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Senate roll call 255 · 98th Congress · Sep 23, 1983

To amend S. 1342 to de-authorize funds for the national endowdment for democracy, a private, nonprofit corporation to promote democratic values and strengthen d

On Sep 23, 1983, the Senate voted 42–49 (S 1342). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–21, Democrats 15–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
42
No
49
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 23, 1983

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 28 no · 3 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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