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Senate roll call 912 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To table the levin amendment to H.R. 6211, extending unemployment benefits. (motion failed) see note(s) 42

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 47–50 (HR 6211). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 44–9, Democrats 2–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
47
No
50
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the levin amendment to H.R. 6211…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-912/to-table-the-levin-amendment-to-h-r-6211 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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