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Senate roll call 358 · 99th Congress · Dec 9, 1985

To table the heinz, pa) appeal of the chair's ruling on the germaneness of the amendment to HJ RES 465, concerning medicare.

On Dec 9, 1985, the Senate voted 45–41. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–13, Democrats 14–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
45
No
41
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 13 no · 10 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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