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Senate roll call 72 · 98th Congress · May 5, 1983

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the dole amendment to S.CON.RES.27. The dole amendment provides additional funds for health care ben

On May 5, 1983, the Senate voted 36–63. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 35–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
36
No
63
Did not vote
2
Date
May 5, 1983

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, May 5, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-72/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).