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Senate roll call 245 · 98th Congress · Sep 20, 1983

To amend H.R. 3363 to provide $1.3 billion in funds for the strategic petroleum reserve. (motion passed) see note(s) 14

On Sep 20, 1983, the Senate voted 54–43 (HR 3363). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–41, Democrats 42–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
54
No
43
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3363: A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies 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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