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Senate roll call 109 · 99th Congress · Jun 6, 1985

To agree to division II of the kennedy, ma) amendment to S 1003, to prohibit the introduction of armed forces of the United States into or over nicaragua.

On Jun 6, 1985, the Senate voted 31–64 (S 1003). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–47, Democrats 27–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
31
No
64
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 6, 1985

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 20 no

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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