To agree to S. RES. 501, a measure expressing the sense of the Senate that the american people continue to protest martial law expression in poland and wish to

On Dec 7, 1982, the Senate voted 96–0 (SRES 501). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Dec 7, 1982

By party

Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to S. RES. 501, a measure…: Senate Vote, Dec 7, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-892/to-agree-to-s-res-501-a-measure-expressing (accessed 2026-10-17).