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Senate roll call 869 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1982

To table the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 599, providing to department of a labor a sum equal to 5 percent of the latest estimated cost to the federal govern

On Sep 29, 1982, the Senate voted 60–37 (HJRES 599). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–5, Democrats 12–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
60
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 29, 1982

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 33 no · 1 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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