To amend the levin amendment to H.R. 6211 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute (see rollcall 2418). ((motion passed) see note(s) 42

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 93–4 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 44–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 93
No: 4
Did not vote: 4
Date: Dec 16, 1982

By party

Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no

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 amend the levin amendment to H.R. 6211…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-917/to-amend-the-levin-amendment-to-h-r-6211 (accessed 2026-10-17).