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Senate roll call 791 · 97th Congress · Aug 5, 1982

To amend S. 2774, so as to prevent a reduction in the membership of the federal communications commission from 7 to 5. (motion failed) see note(s) 37

On Aug 5, 1982, the Senate voted 27–71 (S 2774). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 4–40, 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
71
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 5, 1982

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 40 no · 2 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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