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Senate roll call 260 · 99th Congress · Oct 29, 1985

To table the boschwitz, MN) amendment to S 1714, to specify criteria for determining rates charged by vessels of the United States under the cargo preference la

On Oct 29, 1985, the Senate voted 66–34 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 43–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
66
No
34
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 29, 1985

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 4 no

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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