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Senate roll call 536 · 97th Congress · Mar 2, 1982

To pass S. 951. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Mar 2, 1982, the Senate voted 57–37 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–13, Democrats 22–24, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
57
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 2, 1982

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 24 no
  • 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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