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Senate roll call 317 · 99th Congress · Nov 19, 1985

To table the hawkins, FL) amendment to S 1714, a bill reauthorizing farm programs for fiscal 1986, to reduce price supports for milk by 50 cents if the secretar

On Nov 19, 1985, the Senate voted 50–47 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–35, Democrats 34–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
50
No
47
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 19, 1985

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 12 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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