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Senate roll call 278 · 99th Congress · Nov 1, 1985

To pass HR 3669, a bill to temporarily raise the public debt limit, to avoid the necessity for redeeming social security fund long-term securities.

On Nov 1, 1985, the Senate voted 51–22 (HR 3669). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–13, Democrats 27–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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

51

No

22

Did not vote

28

Date

Nov 1, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.