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Senate roll call 327 · 98th Congress · Nov 7, 1983

To amend H.R. 4185 to delete funds for the MX missile. (motion failed) see note(s) 22

On Nov 7, 1983, the Senate voted 37–56 (HR 4185). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–46, Democrats 32–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
37
No
56
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 7, 1983

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4185: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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