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Senate roll call 268 · 99th Congress · Oct 30, 1985

To table the pressler, SD) amendment to S 1714, that lowered subsidized target prices for corn and wheat accordin to the levels of production.

On Oct 30, 1985, the Senate voted 96–2 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 44–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
96
No
2
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 2 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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