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Senate roll call 294 · 99th Congress · Nov 12, 1985

To table the stafford, VT) amendment to S 1730, to remove a provision that requires federal assistance for energy bill to be counted as income for people receiv

On Nov 12, 1985, the Senate voted 37–59 (S 1730). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–21, Democrats 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
59
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 12, 1985

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 39 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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