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Senate roll call 302 · 98th Congress · Oct 21, 1983

To amend H.R. 3222, a bill appropriating $10.27 billion in funds for the department of commerce, justice, and state, and the judiciary. The domenici amendment

On Oct 21, 1983, the Senate voted 53–16 (HR 3222). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–3, Democrats 16–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
53
No
16
Did not vote
31
Date
Oct 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3222: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, 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 amend H.R. 3222, a bill appropriating…: Senate Vote, Oct 21, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-302/to-amend-h-r-3222-a-bill-appropriating-10 (accessed 2026-10-17).