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Senate roll call 155 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

To pass S. 408, a bill amending the small business act, to establish program levels, to authorize funds for the small business administration, and to amend the

On Jul 16, 1985, the Senate voted 94–3 (S 408). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 46–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
94
No
3
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 1 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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