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Senate roll call 471 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1984

To amend H.R. 2163 to further reduce deficits by including reconciliations and appropriations caps for defense and non-defense discretionary spending for fiscal

On May 17, 1984, the Senate voted 65–32 (HR 2163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 12–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
65
No
32
Did not vote
4
Date
May 17, 1984

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 32 no · 2 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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