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Senate roll call 19 · 99th Congress · Mar 19, 1985

To pass S. J. RES. 71, a measure approving the obligation of $1.5 billion in funds available by public law 98-473 for the procurement of MX missiles.

On Mar 19, 1985, the Senate voted 55–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–8, Democrats 10–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
55
No
45
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 19, 1985

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 37 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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