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Senate roll call 523 · 97th Congress · Feb 24, 1982

To table the weicker amendment to the johnston amendment to S. 951. The weicker amendment authorizes the drug enforcement administration to set aside 30 percent

On Feb 24, 1982, the Senate voted 62–31 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–12, Democrats 23–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
62
No
31
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 24, 1982

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 19 no · 4 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 weicker amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Feb 24, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-523/to-table-the-weicker-amendment-to-the-johnston-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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