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Senate roll call 297 · 99th Congress · Nov 12, 1985

To table the heinz, pa) amendment to S 1730, to add provisions to the bill to increase spending in the medicaid program.

On Nov 12, 1985, the Senate voted 25–73 (S 1730). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–33, Democrats 6–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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

25

No

73

Did not vote

3

Date

Nov 12, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.