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Senate roll call 4 · 98th Congress · Mar 1, 1983

To amend S. 47, a bill improving the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States. The metzenbaum amendment eliminates antitrust imm

On Mar 1, 1983, the Senate voted 25–69 (S 47). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–42, Democrats 17–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
69
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 42 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 27 no · 2 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 amend S. 47, a bill improving the…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-4/to-amend-s-47-a-bill-improving-the-international (accessed 2026-10-17).