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Senate roll call 281 · 99th Congress · Nov 5, 1985

To table the riegle, mi) amendment to the packwood, or amendment to HJ RES 372, to require that the federal deficit deficit not exceed $171.9 billion during fis

On Nov 5, 1985, the Senate voted 55–43. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 5–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

55

No

43

Did not vote

3

Date

Nov 5, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.