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Senate roll call 913 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To close debate on the amendment to H.R. 6211 in the nature of a substitute. See note(s) 42

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 48–50 (HR 6211). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 41–12, Democrats 6–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
48
No
50
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 2 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 close debate on the amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-913/to-close-debate-on-the-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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