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Senate roll call 351 · 99th Congress · Dec 3, 1985

To pass S 1884, a bill to restructure the farm credit system to allow institutions to pool resources and sell assets to relieve financial pressures.

On Dec 3, 1985, the Senate voted 57–34 (S 1884). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–11, Democrats 20–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
57
No
34
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 3, 1985

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1884: A bill to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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