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Senate roll call 755 · 97th Congress · Jul 27, 1982

To pass H. J. RES. 494, requiring the President to certify to Congress that el salvador is making a determined effort to investigate the murders of six U.S. Cit

On Jul 27, 1982, the Senate voted 95–2 (HJRES 494). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
95
No
2
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 27, 1982

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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