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Senate roll call 564 · 97th Congress · Mar 30, 1982

To amend the armstrong amendment to H.J. RES. 409. The specter amendment allows members of Congress to deduct expenses incurred away from home in washington d.c

On Mar 30, 1982, the Senate voted 37–60 (HJRES 409). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–24, Democrats 9–36, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

37

No

60

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 30, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.