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Senate roll call 321 · 98th Congress · Nov 3, 1983

To close further debate on S. 1715, a bill amending the natural gas policy act. (motion passed;3/5 required)

On Nov 3, 1983, the Senate voted 86–7 (S 1715). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 36–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
86
No
7
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 5 no · 5 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 close further debate on S. 1715, a bill…: Senate Vote, Nov 3, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-321/to-close-further-debate-on-s-1715-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).