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Senate roll call 224 · 99th Congress · Oct 16, 1985

To table the helms, SC) amendment to HR 3037, to reduce t amount to be loaned to the agricultural credit insurance fund and the rural development insurance fund

On Oct 16, 1985, the Senate voted 68–27 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–26, Democrats 45–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
68
No
27
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 1 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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