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Senate roll call 503 · 99th Congress · Jun 6, 1986

To rule on the germaneness of the kennedy, ma) amendment to HR 4515, urgent supplemental appropriations fiscal 1986, is germane. The amendment would transfer $6

On Jun 6, 1986, the Senate voted 45–47 (HR 4515). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–42, Democrats 39–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
45
No
47
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 6, 1986

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 42 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4515: A bill making urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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