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Senate roll call 627 · 98th Congress · Sep 29, 1984

To table the hatch appeal of the ruling of the chair that the baker amendment to H. J. RES. 648 nongermane. This baker amendment pertains to school busing. (m

On Sep 29, 1984, the Senate voted 55–39. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–26, Democrats 30–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
55
No
39
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 29, 1984

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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