To table the dole, KS) motion to insist on the Senate amendment to the house amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 3128, resulting in restoration of the origi

On Dec 20, 1985, the Senate voted 29–35 (HR 3128). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–36, Democrats 28–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 29
No: 35
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 20, 1985

By party

Republicans3 yes · 36 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted yes
Addison Mitchell (Mitch) Mcconnell R-KY voted yes
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted yes

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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