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Senate roll call 31 · 99th Congress · Apr 23, 1985

To pass S. J. RES. 106, a bill approving the obligation of funds available under public law 98-473 for supporting military or paramilitary operations in nicarag

On Apr 23, 1985, the Senate voted 53–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–9, Democrats 10–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
53
No
46
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 37 no

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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