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Senate roll call 552 · 98th Congress · Jun 28, 1984

To amend H.R. 5712 to prevent funds being made available in the act to the department of justice or the federal trade commission to issue, implement, administer

On Jun 28, 1984, the Senate voted 36–63 (HR 5712). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–48, Democrats 30–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
36
No
63
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 28, 1984

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 48 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 15 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5712: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, 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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