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Senate roll call 286 · 99th Congress · Nov 7, 1985

To determine if the appropriations committee amendment to HR 3327, a bill making appropriations for military construction for fiscal 1986, to remove certain mil

On Nov 7, 1985, the Senate voted 45–49 (HR 3327). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 40–12, Democrats 6–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
45
No
49
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 7, 1985

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3327: A bill making appropriations for Military Construction for the Department of Defense 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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