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Senate roll call 581 · 97th Congress · Apr 27, 1982

To close debate on a motion to proceed to consider S. 1630, a bill reforming federal criminal laws and streamlining the administration of criminal justice. (mo

On Apr 27, 1982, the Senate voted 45–46 (S 1630). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–18, Democrats 14–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
45
No
46
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 27, 1982

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 18 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 28 no · 4 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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