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Senate roll call 17 · 99th Congress · Feb 28, 1985

To pass h 1096, a bill to authorize funds to provide assistance for famine relief, rehabilitation, recovery, and refugee assistance in africa.

On Feb 28, 1985, the Senate voted 62–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–35, Democrats 46–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

62

No

35

Did not vote

3

Date

Feb 28, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.