To adopt the conference report on H R 3128 which provides for the reduction of the deficit by $74 billion over 1986-88 by means of spending reductions and added

On Dec 19, 1985, the Senate voted 78–1 (HR 3128). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–1, Democrats 38–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 78
No: 1
Did not vote: 22
Date: Dec 19, 1985

By party

Republicans40 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats38 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no

The bill

H.R. 3128: A bill to make changes in spending and revenue provisions for purposes of deficit reduction and program improvement, consistent with the budget process.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on H R 3128…: Senate Vote, Dec 19, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-379/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-3128 (accessed 2026-10-17).