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Senate roll call 312 · 99th Congress · Nov 14, 1985

To table the bumpers, ar) amendment to S 1730, to provide liver transplant coverage under the medicare program for patients over 18 years of age.

On Nov 14, 1985, the Senate voted 51–47 (S 1730). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–7, Democrats 6–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
47
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 14, 1985

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 7 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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