To close debate on the baker amendment to H.R.6211 in the nature of a substitute. The baker amendment authorizes highways and transit funds and increases highw

On Dec 18, 1982, the Senate voted 89–5 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–4, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 89
No: 5
Did not vote: 5
Date: Dec 18, 1982

By party

Republicans48 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To close debate on the baker amendment to…: Senate Vote, Dec 18, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-953/to-close-debate-on-the-baker-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-16).