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Senate roll call 725 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1982

To pass H.R. 5539, the house version of S. 1867. (motion passed) see note(s) 34

On Jul 16, 1982, the Senate voted 49–13 (S 1867). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–5, Democrats 23–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
49
No
13
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

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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