To pass H.R. 5432, a bill authorizing the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a specially struck gold medal to admiral hyman george rickover. (motion pas

On Jun 9, 1982, the Senate voted 91–1 (HR 5432). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 91
No: 1
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jun 9, 1982

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no

The bill

H.R. 5432: A bill to authorize the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a specially struck gold medal to Admiral Hyman George Rickover.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Edward Zorinsky D-NE

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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