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Senate roll call 297 · 99th Congress · Nov 12, 1985

To table the heinz, pa) amendment to S 1730, to add provisions to the bill to increase spending in the medicaid program.

On Nov 12, 1985, the Senate voted 25–73 (S 1730). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–33, Democrats 6–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
73
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 12, 1985

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 40 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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