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Senate roll call 501 · 97th Congress · Feb 9, 1982

To close debate on S. 951. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Feb 9, 1982, the Senate voted 63–33 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 26–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
63
No
33
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 9, 1982

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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