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Senate roll call 661 · 97th Congress · May 27, 1982

To amend H.R. 5922, by reinstating the occupational safety and health administration's jurisdiction over the surface mining of clay, sand and gravel, stone, and

On May 27, 1982, the Senate voted 52–38 (HR 5922). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–16, Democrats 16–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

52

No

38

Did not vote

8

Date

May 27, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.