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Senate roll call 353 · 99th Congress · Dec 6, 1985

To table the house amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 2965, making appropriations for the departments of commerce, justice, state and the judiciary, to res

On Dec 6, 1985, the Senate voted 43–44 (HR 2965). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–18, Democrats 16–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
43
No
44
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 6, 1985

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the house amendment to the Senate…: Senate Vote, Dec 6, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-353/to-table-the-house-amendment-to-the-senate-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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