To pass S. 2332, a bill extending until august 1, 1983, the expiration date of section 252 of the energy policy and conservation act, which provides a limited a

On May 26, 1982, the Senate voted 88–7 (S 2332). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 45–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 88
No: 7
Did not vote: 4
Date: May 26, 1982

By party

Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Hughes Murkowski R-AK voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Paula Hawkins R-FL voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no

The bill

S. 2332: A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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