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Senate roll call 70 · 98th Congress · May 4, 1983

To amend S. CON.RES.27 by adding funds for medicare. (motion failed) see note(s) 4

On May 4, 1983, the Senate voted 45–50. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–47, Democrats 40–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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

45

No

50

Did not vote

6

Date

May 4, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.