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Senate roll call 292 · 98th Congress · Oct 19, 1983

To amend H.R. 3706 to provide that observance of the birthday of martin luther king, JR., washington's birthday, and columbus day be on their actual dates of b

On Oct 19, 1983, the Senate voted 45–52 (HR 3706). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–21, Democrats 12–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
45
No
52
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 19, 1983

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 31 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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