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Senate roll call 789 · 97th Congress · Aug 5, 1982

To amend S. 2774 to strike the section eliminating benfits for dependents of veterans with nonservice related disabilities. (motion failed) (continued) see not

On Aug 5, 1982, the Senate voted 40–57 (S 2774). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–46, Democrats 33–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

40

No

57

Did not vote

4

Date

Aug 5, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.