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Senate roll call 255 · 99th Congress · Oct 24, 1985

To table the helms, NC) amendment to HR 2965, a bill making appropriations for the departments of commerce, justice, state and the judiciary for fiscal 1986, to

On Oct 24, 1985, the Senate voted 46–46 (HR 2965). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–31, Democrats 29–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
46
No
46
Did not vote
9
Date
Oct 24, 1985

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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