To amend S. CON. RES. 92 by increasing savings called for in (continued) function 920 through increased debt collection in fiscal years 1983-1985 and increased

On May 21, 1982, the Senate voted 43–51 (SCONRES 92). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 44–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 43
No: 51
Did not vote: 5
Date: May 21, 1982

By party

Republicans0 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend S. CON. RES. 92 by increasing…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-640/to-amend-s-con-res-92-by-increasing-savings (accessed 2026-10-17).