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Senate roll call 35 · 99th Congress · May 1, 1985

To amend the dole, KS) amendment to recommit S CON RES 32 to allow for full cost-of-living adjustments under title II

On May 1, 1985, the Senate voted 65–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–33, Democrats 46–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
65
No
34
Did not vote
2
Date
May 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 1 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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