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Senate roll call 147 · 98th Congress · Jun 15, 1983

To determine if the bumpers amendment to H.R. 3069 is germane. The bumpers amendment provides a per capita income adjustment (for poverty families) to a grant

On Jun 15, 1983, the Senate voted 35–60 (HR 3069). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–35, Democrats 19–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
35
No
60
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 15, 1983

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3069: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983, 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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