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Senate roll call 940 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To table the exon amendment to H. J. RES. 631. The amendment freezes the rate of pay for members of Congress at its current level. (motion failed) (continued)

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 24–71 (HJRES 631). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–33, Democrats 4–38, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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

24

No

71

Did not vote

4

Date

Dec 16, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.