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Senate roll call 943 · 97th Congress · Dec 18, 1982

To table the dixon amendment to H. J. RES. 631, prohibiting the use of funds for the procurement of certain aerial reconnaissance cameras under a sole-source co

On Dec 18, 1982, the Senate voted 48–46 (HJRES 631). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–18, Democrats 14–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
48
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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