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Senate roll call 26 · 99th Congress · Apr 3, 1985

To amend HR 1866 in the nature of a substitute, to extend the federal supplemental compensation act of 1982 until the end of fiscal year 1985.

On Apr 3, 1985, the Senate voted 34–58 (HR 1866). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–41, Democrats 29–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
34
No
58
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 3, 1985

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 41 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1866: A bill to phase out the Federal supplemental compensation program.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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