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Senate roll call 165 · 98th Congress · Jun 23, 1983

To amend H.R. 3135, a bill appropriating $1.476 million in funds for the legislative branch of the federal government for fiscal year 1984. The garn amendment p

On Jun 23, 1983, the Senate voted 34–58 (HR 3135). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–25, Democrats 10–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
34
No
58
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 23, 1983

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 33 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3135: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, 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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