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Senate roll call 357 · 99th Congress · Dec 9, 1985

To table the kennedy, ma) appeal of the chair's ruling on the germaneness of the kennedy amendment to HJ RES 465, concerning an increase in medicare deductibles

On Dec 9, 1985, the Senate voted 53–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–9, Democrats 14–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
37
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 28 no · 5 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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