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Senate roll call 502 · 97th Congress · Feb 9, 1982

To table the first committee amendment to S. 951. The first committee amendment provides financial assistance to joint state and local law enforcement agencies

On Feb 9, 1982, the Senate voted 60–36 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–13, Democrats 21–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
60
No
36
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 9, 1982

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the first committee amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Feb 9, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-502/to-table-the-first-committee-amendment-to-s-951 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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