To amend H. J. RES. 654 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The jepsen amendment provides for tax treatment of certain deferred payments. (motion

On Oct 9, 1984, the Senate voted 81–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 28–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 81
No: 0
Did not vote: 20
Date: Oct 9, 1984

By party

Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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