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Senate roll call 606 · 97th Congress · May 13, 1982

To table the jackson amendment to S. 2248, making adjustments in authorizations for the procurement of aircraft. (motion failed) see note(s) 30

On May 13, 1982, the Senate voted 39–60 (S 2248). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–34, Democrats 18–26, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
39
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
May 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 34 no
  • Democrats18 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2248: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 for procurement, for research, development, test, and evaluation, and for operation and maintenance for the Armed Forces, to prescribe personnel strengths for the Armed Forces and for civilian personnel of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the jackson amendment to S. 2248…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-606/to-table-the-jackson-amendment-to-s-2248-making (accessed 2026-10-14).

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