To request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of S. 2723. (motion passed) see note(s) 28

On Jun 12, 1984, the Senate voted 82–5 (S 2723). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–4, Democrats 40–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 82
No: 5
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jun 12, 1984

By party

Republicans42 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Hughes Murkowski R-AK voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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