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Senate roll call 405 · 98th Congress · Mar 20, 1984

To pass S. J. RES. 73, a measure proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. (motion failed;2/3 require

On Mar 20, 1984, the Senate voted 56–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–18, Democrats 19–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

56

No

44

Did not vote

1

Date

Mar 20, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.