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Senate roll call 78 · 98th Congress · May 6, 1983

To amend S.CON.RES.27 by increasing funding for education, training, employment and social services. (motion passed) see note(s) 4

On May 6, 1983, the Senate voted 55–32. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–31, Democrats 39–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
55
No
32
Did not vote
14
Date
May 6, 1983

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 31 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 1 no · 6 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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