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Senate roll call 868 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1982

To table the nickles amendment to the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 599. The kennedy amendment provides to the department of labor a sum equal to 5 percent of

On Sep 29, 1982, the Senate voted 52–44 (HJRES 599). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–38, Democrats 37–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
52
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 29, 1982

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 2 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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