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Senate roll call 936 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To table the gorton amendment to H. J. RES. 631. The amendment reduces funding for the department of defense by 3.3 percent, except for the operations and main

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 52–45 (HJRES 631). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–19, Democrats 18–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
52
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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