To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the ford amendment to H. J. RES. 631 was rejected. The ford amendment provides that federal supplemental unem

On Dec 18, 1982, the Senate voted 47–45 (HJRES 631). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 0–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 47
No: 45
Did not vote: 8
Date: Dec 18, 1982

By party

Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 40 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted no
Arlen Specter R-PA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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