To amend H.R. 6863 to express the sense of Congress that the proposed changes by the reagan administration in the regulations implementing part b of the educati

On Aug 10, 1982, the Senate voted 93–4 (HR 6863). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–4, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 93
No: 4
Did not vote: 4
Date: Aug 10, 1982

By party

Republicans47 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no

The bill

H.R. 6863: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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