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Senate roll call 153 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

(continued) to amend S. 408, a bill authorizing appropriations for the small business administration for fiscal 1986-1988, to strik the provision removing farme

On Jul 16, 1985, the Senate voted 45–52 (S 408). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–45, Democrats 40–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
45
No
52
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 45 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 7 no

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, “(continued) to amend S. 408, a bill…: Senate Vote, Jul 16, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-153/continued-to-amend-s-408-a-bill-authorizing-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-16).

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