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Senate roll call 848 · 97th Congress · Sep 23, 1982

To instruct the sergeant-at-arms to require the attendance of absent senators during consideration of H. J. RES. 520. (motion passed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 23, 1982, the Senate voted 93–4 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 41–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
93
No
4
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 23, 1982

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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