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Senate roll call 741 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To reconsider the vote by which the armstrong amendment (see rollcall 2243) was adopted. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 35

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 35–61. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–45, Democrats 29–15, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
35
No
61
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 15 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 reconsider the vote by which the…: Senate Vote, Jul 22, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-741/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-armstrong-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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