To table sen. Hollings' amendment to S.CON.RES.27, to increase funding for education, training, employment and social services. (motion failed) see note(s) 4

On May 5, 1983, the Senate voted 46–48. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 1–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 46
No: 48
Did not vote: 7
Date: May 5, 1983

By party

Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
William Sebastian Cohen R-ME voted no
William Thad Cochran R-MS voted no
Mark Andrews R-ND voted no
Arlen Specter R-PA voted no
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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