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Senate roll call 317 · 98th Congress · Oct 31, 1983

To table the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 308 to call for a mutual and verifiable freeze and reduction in nuclear weapons. (motion passed) see note(s) 21

On Oct 31, 1983, the Senate voted 58–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–7, Democrats 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

58

No

40

Did not vote

3

Date

Oct 31, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.