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Senate roll call 86 · 98th Congress · May 12, 1983

To amend S. CON. RES. 27 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. CON. RES. 27. For fiscal 1984 the weicker amendment provides $919.9 billion in

On May 12, 1983, the Senate voted 46–53. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–37, Democrats 29–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
53
Did not vote
2
Date
May 12, 1983

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. CON. RES. 27 with an amendment…: Senate Vote, May 12, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-86/to-amend-s-con-res-27-with-an-amendment (accessed 2026-10-15).

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