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Senate roll call 831 · 97th Congress · Aug 18, 1982

To table the weicker amendment to H. J. RES. 520. The weicker amendment provides that nothing in the act shall be interpreted to limit in any manner the departm

On Aug 18, 1982, the Senate voted 38–59 (HJRES 520). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–25, Democrats 9–34, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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

38

No

59

Did not vote

4

Date

Aug 18, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.