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Senate roll call 954 · 97th Congress · Dec 18, 1982

To table the nickles amendment to the baker substitute amendment to H.R. 6211. The baker substitute amendment authorizes highways and transit funds and increase

On Dec 18, 1982, the Senate voted 48–46 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–37, Democrats 35–8, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

  • Republicans15 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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