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Senate roll call 288 · 98th Congress · Oct 19, 1983

To amend H.R. 3706 to make lincoln's birthday a legal holiday to be observed on the second sunday in february of each year. (motion failed) see note(s) 19

On Oct 19, 1983, the Senate voted 11–83 (HR 3706). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–41, Democrats 0–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
83
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 19, 1983

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3706: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., a legal public holiday.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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