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Senate roll call 129 · 99th Congress · Jun 19, 1985

To table the helms, NC) amendment to HR 2577, a supplemental appropriation for fiscal 1985, to provide that no funds appropriated by the bill may be obligated.

On Jun 19, 1985, the Senate voted 79–17 (HR 2577). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 44–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
79
No
17
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 19, 1985

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2577: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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