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Senate roll call 578 · 97th Congress · Apr 20, 1982

To close debate on S. 20, a measure providing for television and radio broadcasting of Senate chamber proceedings. (motion failed;3/5 required)

On Apr 20, 1982, the Senate voted 47–51 (S 20). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–16, Democrats 10–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

47

No

51

Did not vote

3

Date

Apr 20, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.