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Senate roll call 48 · 99th Congress · May 7, 1985

To pass S. 484, a bill amending the saccharin study and labeling act to extend the period during which the secretary of health and human services may not take c

On May 7, 1985, the Senate voted 94–1 (S 484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
94
No
1
Did not vote
6
Date
May 7, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 484: A bill to amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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