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Senate roll call 271 · 99th Congress · Nov 1, 1985

To amend HR 2965, a bill making appropriations for the departments of commerce, justice, state and the judiciary, to prohibit U.S. Contributions to internationa

On Nov 1, 1985, the Senate voted 90–2 (HR 2965). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 42–0. 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
90
No
2
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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