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Senate roll call 647 · 98th Congress · Oct 3, 1984

To amend H. J. RES. 648 to repeal language which exempted cities from damages under antitrust laws. (motion passed)

On Oct 3, 1984, the Senate voted 56–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–13, Democrats 16–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
56
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 29 no · 1 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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