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Senate roll call 770 · 97th Congress · Aug 3, 1982

To amend S. J. RES. 58 to provide a statutory basis for a balanced budget as opposed to a constitutional amendment. (motion failed) see note(s) 36

On Aug 3, 1982, the Senate voted 28–67 (SJRES 58). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–44, Democrats 21–22, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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

28

No

67

Did not vote

6

Date

Aug 3, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.