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Senate roll call 242 · 98th Congress · Sep 15, 1983

To table the huddleston amendment to H. J. RES. 353. The huddleston amendment reduces substantially soviet official presence within the United States in order

On Sep 15, 1983, the Senate voted 49–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–18, Democrats 14–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
49
No
45
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 15, 1983

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the huddleston amendment to H. J…: Senate Vote, Sep 15, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-242/to-table-the-huddleston-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).