To table a motion to suspend an agreed-to motion to waive section 311 of the congressional budget act and provide for the consideration of the dole amendment.

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 5–92 (HR 6211). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–49, Democrats 1–43, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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: 5
No: 92
Did not vote: 4
Date: Dec 16, 1982

By party

Republicans3 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
John Porter East R-NC voted yes
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted yes
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted yes

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 a motion to suspend an agreed-to…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-915/to-table-a-motion-to-suspend-an-agreed-to (accessed 2026-10-17).