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Senate roll call 518 · 97th Congress · Feb 24, 1982

To table the gorton amendment to the johnston amendment to S. 951. (motion passed) see note(s) 22,23,24

On Feb 24, 1982, the Senate voted 40–51 (S 951). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–42, Democrats 34–8, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
40
No
51
Did not vote
10
Date
Feb 24, 1982

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 42 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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