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Senate roll call 235 · 99th Congress · Oct 21, 1985

To table the dixon, il) amendment to HR 8424, a bill making appropriations for the departments of labor; health and human services; and education for fiscal 198

On Oct 21, 1985, the Senate voted 53–33 (HR 8424). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–7, Democrats 14–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
53
No
33
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 21, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 27 no · 6 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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