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Senate roll call 515 · 97th Congress · Feb 24, 1982

To sustain a decision of the chair that the gorton amendment to the johnston amendment to S. 951 is germane and in order. The gorton amendment adds a section WH

On Feb 24, 1982, the Senate voted 63–30 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–6, Democrats 20–24, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
30
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 24, 1982

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 24 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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