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Senate roll call 801 · 97th Congress · Aug 10, 1982

To table the dodd amendment to H.R. 6863, which reduces the funding for the caribbean basin initiative by $177.5 million. (motion passed) see note(s) 38

On Aug 10, 1982, the Senate voted 55–40 (HR 6863). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 4–39, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
55
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 10, 1982

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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