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Senate roll call 715 · 97th Congress · Jul 15, 1982

To table the proxmire amendment to S. 1867, a bill (continued) increasing limitations of federal reclamation laws. The proxmire amendment requires repayment of

On Jul 15, 1982, the Senate voted 56–39 (S 1867). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–14, Democrats 20–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
56
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 15, 1982

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 table the proxmire amendment to S. 1867…: Senate Vote, Jul 15, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-715/to-table-the-proxmire-amendment-to-s-1867-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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