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Senate roll call 73 · 98th Congress · May 5, 1983

To amend S.CON.RES.27 by adding $1.8 billion over the next 3 fiscal years for health care assistance for the unemployed. (motion passed) see note(s) 4

On May 5, 1983, the Senate voted 90–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–9, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
90
No
9
Did not vote
2
Date
May 5, 1983

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 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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