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Senate roll call 320 · 99th Congress · Nov 20, 1985

To table the harkin, ia) perfecting amendment to S 1714, to freeze target prices for wheat, corn, cotton and rice for the life of the bill.

On Nov 20, 1985, the Senate voted 55–42 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 10–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
42
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 20, 1985

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 36 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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