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Senate roll call 646 · 98th Congress · Oct 3, 1984

To table the biden perfecting amendment to the rudman amendment. The rudman amendment provides additional funds for the department of state, administration of

On Oct 3, 1984, the Senate voted 61–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 8–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
61
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the biden perfecting amendment to…: Senate Vote, Oct 3, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-646/to-table-the-biden-perfecting-amendment-to-the-rudman (accessed 2026-10-17).

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