To amend H.R. 6211 to lower the threshold weight subject to the vehicle parts tax and to lower the highway use tax. (motion passed) see note(s) 42

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 96–1 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 96
No: 1
Did not vote: 4
Date: Dec 16, 1982

By party

Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA 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

Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6211 to lower the threshold…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-918/to-amend-h-r-6211-to-lower-the-threshold (accessed 2026-10-17).