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Senate roll call 618 · 97th Congress · May 18, 1982

To adopt S. CON. RES. 60, a measure disapproving the federal trade commission trade regulation rule relating to the sale of used motor vehicles. (motion passed

On May 18, 1982, the Senate voted 69–27 (SCONRES 60). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–12, Democrats 30–15, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
69
No
27
Did not vote
3
Date
May 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 15 no · 1 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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