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Senate roll call 573 · 97th Congress · Mar 31, 1982

To table the armstrong amendment as amended. (motion failed) see note(s) 27,28

On Mar 31, 1982, the Senate voted 31–68. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–31, Democrats 9–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
31
No
68
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 31, 1982

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 36 no · 1 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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