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Senate roll call 371 · 99th Congress · Dec 11, 1985

To approve the conference report on H J RES 372 that temporarily raises the limit on the federal debt from $1.824 trillion to $2.079 trillion and establishes a

On Dec 11, 1985, the Senate voted 61–31 (HJRES 372). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–10, Democrats 23–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
61
No
31
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 11, 1985

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 23 no · 1 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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