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Senate roll call 639 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1982

To table the hawkins amendment to s. Con. 92 to add cost-of-living increases for military and civilian retirees and provide for an equivalent decrease in defens

On May 21, 1982, the Senate voted 51–42 (SCONRES 92). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 7–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

51

No

42

Did not vote

5

Date

May 21, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.