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Senate roll call 964 · 97th Congress · Dec 20, 1982

To pass H.R. 6211. See note(s) 42

On Dec 20, 1982, the Senate voted 56–34 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 21–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
56
No
34
Did not vote
8
Date
Dec 20, 1982

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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