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Senate roll call 851 · 97th Congress · Sep 23, 1982

To pass H. J. RES. 520. (motion passed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 23, 1982, the Senate voted 50–41 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 15–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
50
No
41
Did not vote
8
Date
Sep 23, 1982

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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