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Senate roll call 273 · 98th Congress · Oct 6, 1983

To table the moynihan amendment to S. 1529, a bill adjusting the milk price support level, establishing a mandatory 50-cent dairy price reduction ending decembe

On Oct 6, 1983, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 1529). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–27, Democrats 30–10. 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
56
No
37
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 6, 1983

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 10 no · 6 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 moynihan amendment to S. 1529…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-273/to-table-the-moynihan-amendment-to-s-1529-a (accessed 2026-10-17).