To amend H.R. 6863 to provide an additional $20 million to states for unemployment insurance and employment services, to remain available until september 30, 19

On Aug 11, 1982, the Senate voted 96–3 (HR 6863). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 45–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 96
No: 3
Did not vote: 2
Date: Aug 11, 1982

By party

Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH 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

Harrison Arlington Williams Jr. D-NJ
Nicholas Frederick Brady R-NJ

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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