To amend S. J. RES. 58 to permit additional outlays in the case of an unforseen and imminent threat to the national security. (motion failed) see note(s) 36

On Aug 3, 1982, the Senate voted 47–51 (SJRES 58). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–44, Democrats 39–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 47
No: 51
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 3, 1982

By party

Republicans8 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. R-AL voted yes
Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted yes
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
William Sebastian Cohen R-ME voted yes
John Melcher D-MT voted no
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted no
Harrison Hagan Schmitt R-NM voted yes
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
Arlen Specter R-PA voted yes
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted yes
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted yes
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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