To pass S. 52, a bill establishing a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life imprisonment to combat crimes of armed robbery and armed burglary. (motion passed)

On Feb 23, 1984, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 52). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 40–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Feb 23, 1984

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 52, a bill establishing a…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-387/to-pass-s-52-a-bill-establishing-a-mandatory (accessed 2026-10-17).