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Senate roll call 577 · 97th Congress · Apr 14, 1982

To amend S. RES. 20, a measure providing for television and radio broadcasting of Senate chamber proceedings, to reaffirm United States policy towards cuba. (m

On Apr 14, 1982, the Senate voted 41–39 (SRES 20). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–32, Democrats 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
41
No
39
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 14, 1982

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 32 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 12 no · 9 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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