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Senate roll call 263 · 99th Congress · Oct 30, 1985

To table the dixon, il) amendment to S 1714, to require that cargo falling under the cargo preference requirements be shipped at the lowest landed cost.

On Oct 30, 1985, the Senate voted 71–27 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–19, Democrats 37–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
71
No
27
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 8 no · 2 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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