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Senate roll call 365 · 99th Congress · Dec 10, 1985

To table the kerry, ma) amendment to HJ RES 465, to prohibit the use of nuclear devices in research for the strategic defense initiative program.

On Dec 10, 1985, the Senate voted 64–32. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 15–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
64
No
32
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 10, 1985

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 30 no · 2 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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