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Senate roll call 272 · 99th Congress · Nov 1, 1985

(continued) to amend H R 2965 by eliminating funding for the economic development administration.

On Nov 1, 1985, the Senate voted 39–57 (HR 2965). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–18, Democrats 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
39
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 39 no · 2 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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