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Senate roll call 68 · 99th Congress · May 9, 1985

To table the lautenberg, NJ) amendment to the motion to recommit S CON RES 32, to restore funding for AMTRAK, urban mass transit programs, and urban development

On May 9, 1985, the Senate voted 57–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 13–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
57
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
May 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 33 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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