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Senate roll call 274 · 99th Congress · Nov 1, 1985

To table the rudman, NH) point of order that the helms NC) amendment to HR 2965 is unconstitutional.

On Nov 1, 1985, the Senate voted 47–48 (HR 2965). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–17, Democrats 12–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
47
No
48
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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