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Senate roll call 244 · 99th Congress · Oct 23, 1985

To table the evans, wa) amendment to HR 3244 to deny credit to automobile manufacturers for cars which met lowered fuel-efficiency standards.

On Oct 23, 1985, the Senate voted 46–48 (HR 3244). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–19, Democrats 15–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
46
No
48
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 30 no · 2 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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