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Senate roll call 784 · 97th Congress · Aug 4, 1982

To amend s. J. 58 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The cranston amendment restricts social security and veterans benefits from the provisions o

On Aug 4, 1982, the Senate voted 27–73 (SJRES 58). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–49, Democrats 22–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
27
No
73
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 4, 1982

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 49 no
  • Democrats22 yes · 23 no · 1 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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