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Senate roll call 77 · 99th Congress · May 14, 1985

To amend S. 960 to delete the section that authorizes the President to make aid available to governments with land reform programs, if such action is considered

On May 14, 1985, the Senate voted 33–60 (S 960). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–18, Democrats 2–42. 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
33
No
60
Did not vote
7
Date
May 14, 1985

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 960: An original bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Arms Export Control Act and other acts to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1986 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, the Inter-American Foundation, and the African Development Foundation, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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