To request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of S. 2851. (motion passed) see note(s) 33

On Sep 13, 1984, the Senate voted 92–4 (S 2851). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 43–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 92
No: 4
Did not vote: 5
Date: Sep 13, 1984

By party

Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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