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Senate roll call 805 · 97th Congress · Aug 11, 1982

(continued) to amend H.R. 6863 (see rollcall 2307). (motion failed) see note(s) 38

On Aug 11, 1982, the Senate voted 47–52 (HR 6863). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–41, Democrats 35–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
47
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 11, 1982

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 no · 1 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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