To pass H. J. RES. 654. (motion failed) see note(s) 35

On Oct 11, 1984, the Senate voted 14–46. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–18, Democrats 1–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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: 14
No: 46
Did not vote: 41
Date: Oct 11, 1984

By party

Republicans13 yes · 18 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 28 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted yes
Richard Green Lugar R-IN voted yes
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted yes
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted yes
Rudolph Eli (Rudy) Boschwitz R-MN voted yes
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted yes
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted yes
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted yes
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted yes
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted yes
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT voted yes
Daniel Jackson Evans R-WA voted yes
Thomas Slade Gorton III (Slade) R-WA voted yes
Alan Kooi Simpson R-WY voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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