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Senate roll call 389 · 98th Congress · Feb 28, 1984

To amend the humphrey amendment to S. 2336 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 979 amends and reauthorizes the export administration act. The h

On Feb 28, 1984, the Senate voted 38–55 (S 979). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–21, Democrats 6–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
38
No
55
Did not vote
8
Date
Feb 28, 1984

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 34 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend the humphrey amendment to S. 2336…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-389/to-amend-the-humphrey-amendment-to-s-2336-with (accessed 2026-10-17).