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Senate roll call 361 · 98th Congress · Nov 17, 1983

To instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of H.R. 3959, a bill appropriating supplemental funds for the

On Nov 17, 1983, the Senate voted 92–4 (HR 3959). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–3, Democrats 41–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
92
No
4
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3959: A bill making supplemental appropriations 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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