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Senate roll call 352 · 98th Congress · Nov 15, 1983

To concur in the amendment of the house to a Senate amendment, with melcher amendment to H.R. 3222 to provide funds to reimburse private litigants for legal fee

On Nov 15, 1983, the Senate voted 23–75 (HR 3222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–51, Democrats 19–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
23
No
75
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 15, 1983

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 51 no
  • Democrats19 yes · 24 no · 3 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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