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Senate roll call 877 · 97th Congress · Sep 30, 1982

To pass S. 1688, a bill making it a federal offense when a convicted criminal commits a series of crimes involving firearms. (motion passed)

On Sep 30, 1982, the Senate voted 93–1 (S 1688). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 42–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
1
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 30, 1982

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 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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