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Senate roll call 71 · 98th Congress · May 5, 1983

To table the metzenbaum amendment to S.CON.RES.27, which would preserve eligibility of 23 states to participate in the extended unemployment benefits program. S

On May 5, 1983, the Senate voted 63–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 11–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

63

No

34

Did not vote

4

Date

May 5, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.