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Senate roll call 388 · 98th Congress · Feb 23, 1984

To agree to the conference report on S. 47, a bill improving the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States. (motion passed)

On Feb 23, 1984, the Senate voted 74–12 (S 47). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–5, Democrats 30–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
74
No
12
Did not vote
15
Date
Feb 23, 1984

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 47: A bill to improve the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States.

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 agree to the conference report on S. 47…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-388/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-47 (accessed 2026-10-17).