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Senate roll call 528 · 98th Congress · Jun 26, 1984

To amend the lautenberg amendment to H.R. 4616 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. H.R. 4616 amends the surface transportation assistance act of 1

On Jun 26, 1984, the Senate voted 35–62 (HR 4616). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–30, Democrats 10–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
35
No
62
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 26, 1984

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 30 no
  • Democrats10 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4616: A bill to amend the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to require States to use at least eight percent of their highway safety apportionments for developing and implementing comprehensive programs concerning the use of child restraint systems in motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

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 the lautenberg amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 26, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-528/to-amend-the-lautenberg-amendment-to-h-r-4616 (accessed 2026-10-17).