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Senate roll call 654 · 98th Congress · Oct 5, 1984

To table the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 654, a bill providing for a temporary increase from $1.573 trillion to $1.824 trillion in the public debt. The kenn

On Oct 5, 1984, the Senate voted 55–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–8, Democrats 9–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

55

No

42

Did not vote

4

Date

Oct 5, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.