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Senate roll call 640 · 98th Congress · Oct 3, 1984

To amend H. J. RES. 648 to provide funds for the withdrawal and resettlement of guerrillas opposing the government of nicaragua. (motion failed) see note(s) 34

On Oct 3, 1984, the Senate voted 42–57. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–47, Democrats 34–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
42
No
57
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 47 no
  • Democrats34 yes · 10 no · 2 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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