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Senate roll call 262 · 99th Congress · Oct 29, 1985

To table the dixon, il) amendment to S 1714, to require the secretaries of agriculture and transportation to ensure that ships falling under the cargo preferenc

On Oct 29, 1985, the Senate voted 71–22 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–14, Democrats 37–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
71
No
22
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 29, 1985

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 9 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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