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Senate roll call 614 · 97th Congress · May 13, 1982

To table the byrd-heinz modified amendment to S. 2248, which modifies section 1106, relating to purchase of chemical warfare protective clothing and items conta

On May 13, 1982, the Senate voted 56–39 (S 2248). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–10, Democrats 12–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
56
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
May 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 30 no · 4 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 byrd-heinz modified amendment…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-614/to-table-the-byrd-heinz-modified-amendment-to-s (accessed 2026-10-15).

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