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Senate roll call 230 · 98th Congress · Aug 2, 1983

To pass H.R. 1646, a bill amending the railroad retirement act of 1974 and the railroad tax act to assure sufficient resources to pay current and future benefit

On Aug 2, 1983, the Senate voted 95–2 (HR 1646). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
95
No
2
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1983

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1646: A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Tax Act to assure sufficient resources to pay current and future benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, to make technical changes, 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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