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Senate roll call 704 · 99th Congress · Oct 3, 1986

To rule on the germaneness of the humphrey, NH amendment to HJ RES 738, the continuing appropriations bill, which would deny status as a tax-exempt organization

On Oct 3, 1986, the Senate voted 34–64. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–24, Democrats 7–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
34
No
64
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 3, 1986

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 40 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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