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Senate roll call 802 · 97th Congress · Aug 10, 1982

To table the symms amendment to H.R. 6863. The admendment provides that the United States is determined (1) to prevent by whatever means may be necessary, incl

On Aug 10, 1982, the Senate voted 30–65 (HR 6863). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–45, Democrats 24–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
30
No
65
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 10, 1982

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 19 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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