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Senate roll call 272 · 98th Congress · Oct 4, 1983

To pass H.R. 3913. (motion passed) see note(s) 17

On Oct 4, 1983, the Senate voted 70–23 (HR 3913). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–18, Democrats 35–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
70
No
23
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 4, 1983

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3913: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 3913. (motion passed) see…: Senate Vote, Oct 4, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-272/to-pass-h-r-3913-motion-passed-see-note (accessed 2026-10-17).