To table the bradley amendment to H.R. 2163 to modify certain medicare provisions, and to adjust appropriation caps. (motion passed) see note(s) 27

On May 8, 1984, the Senate voted 51–43 (HR 2163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–5, Democrats 5–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 51
No: 43
Did not vote: 7
Date: May 8, 1984

By party

Republicans46 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted yes
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted yes
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted yes
William Sebastian Cohen R-ME voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted yes
Arlen Specter R-PA voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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