To amend H R 2965 by requiring the FBI to use $1 million of its $1.2 billion allocation to oppose attempts by foreign missions of the soviet union and its allie

On Nov 1, 1985, the Senate voted 96–1 (HR 2965). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 1
Did not vote: 4
Date: Nov 1, 1985

By party

Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no

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

David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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