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Senate roll call 280 · 99th Congress · Nov 5, 1985

To table the chhiles, FL) amendment to the packwood, o amendment to HJ RES 372, to designate medicare as an indexed program, thereby avoiding automatic spending

On Nov 5, 1985, the Senate voted 54–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–7, Democrats 9–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
54
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 5, 1985

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 37 no · 1 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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