1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 650 (98th Congress)

Senate roll call 650 · 98th Congress · Oct 3, 1984

To amend H. J. RES. 648 to rescind $9 billion for the synthetic fuels corporation. (motion failed) see note(s) 34

On Oct 3, 1984, the Senate voted 37–60. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 14–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
37
No
60
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 30 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 30 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 648 to rescind $9…: Senate Vote, Oct 3, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-650/to-amend-h-j-res-648-to-rescind-9 (accessed 2026-10-17).