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Senate roll call 866 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1982

To amend H. J. RES. 599, by stating the sense of Congress to oppose any proposal to impose a means test on eligibility for medicare. (motion passed) see note(s)

On Sep 29, 1982, the Senate voted 70–28 (HJRES 599). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–28, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

70

No

28

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 29, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.