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Senate roll call 785 · 97th Congress · Aug 4, 1982

To pass S. J. RES. 58. (motion passed;2/3 required) see note(s) 36

On Aug 4, 1982, the Senate voted 69–31 (SJRES 58). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–7, Democrats 21–24, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
69
No
31
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 4, 1982

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 7 no
  • Democrats21 yes · 24 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. J. RES. 58. (motion passed;2/3…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-785/to-pass-s-j-res-58-motion-passed-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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