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Senate roll call 261 · 99th Congress · Oct 29, 1985

To table the harkin, ia) amendment to S 1714, to transfer certain costs of shipping specified agricultural commodities on U.S. Vessels from the department of ag

On Oct 29, 1985, the Senate voted 62–36 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–13, Democrats 23–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
62
No
36
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 29, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 23 no · 1 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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