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Senate roll call 385 · 99th Congress · Jan 30, 1986

To table the dixon, il) amendment to the danforth substitute amendment to S 638, the conrail sale amendments act. The dixon amendment would invoke judicial anti

On Jan 30, 1986, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 638). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–11, Democrats 16–26. 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
56
No
37
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 30, 1986

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 26 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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