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Senate roll call 314 · 99th Congress · Nov 14, 1985

To approve S 1730, a bill that lowers the federal budget deficit by $85.7 billion between fiscal 1986-1988. The bill reduces funding $69.9 billion and increase

On Nov 14, 1985, the Senate voted 93–6 (S 1730). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 42–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
93
No
6
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 14, 1985

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no

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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