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Senate roll call 124 · 98th Congress · Jun 8, 1983

To amend S. 695 to require congressional authorization by law before any representative of the United States may request or consent to an increase in the number

On Jun 8, 1983, the Senate voted 19–71 (S 695). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–36, Democrats 4–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

19

No

71

Did not vote

11

Date

Jun 8, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.