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Senate roll call 573 · 98th Congress · Jul 30, 1984

To close debate on the baker motion to concur in the house amendments to S. 268, a bill authorizing the secretary of the interior to construct, operate, and mai

On Jul 30, 1984, the Senate voted 60–28 (S 268). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–9, Democrats 20–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
60
No
28
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 30, 1984

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 268: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain hydroelectric powerplants at various existing water projects, 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 close debate on the baker motion to…: Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-573/to-close-debate-on-the-baker-motion-to-concur (accessed 2026-10-17).