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Senate roll call 899 · 97th Congress · Dec 13, 1982

(continued) to to instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absensent senators during consideration of H.R. 6211. (motion passed) see note(s) 4

On Dec 13, 1982, the Senate voted 79–7 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–3, Democrats 35–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
79
No
7
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6211: A bill to authorize appropriations for construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23, United States Code, for highway safety, for mass transportation in urban and rural areas, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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