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Senate roll call 243 · 99th Congress · Oct 23, 1985

To determine whether the evans, wa) amendment to HR 3244 to deny credit to auto manufacturers for cars which met lowered fuel-efficiency standards was germane.

On Oct 23, 1985, the Senate voted 56–39 (HR 3244). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–24, Democrats 30–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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

56

No

39

Did not vote

6

Date

Oct 23, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.