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Senate roll call 83 · 98th Congress · May 10, 1983

To table the melcher amendment to S. CON. RES. 27. The melcher amendment transfers budget authority of $200 million from the international affairs function to

On May 10, 1983, the Senate voted 56–41. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–9, Democrats 12–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

56

No

41

Did not vote

4

Date

May 10, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.