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Senate roll call 218 · 99th Congress · Oct 10, 1985

To table the bradley, NJ) amendment to HJ RES 372, to increase the federal excise tax on motor fuels to 18 cents a gallon.

On Oct 10, 1985, the Senate voted 89–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 40–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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

89

No

9

Did not vote

3

Date

Oct 10, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.