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Senate roll call 535 · 97th Congress · Mar 2, 1982

To amend S. 951 to provide that the department of justice shall not be prevented from participating in any proceedings to remove or reduce the requirement of bu

On Mar 2, 1982, the Senate voted 72–22 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–12, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
72
No
22
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 2, 1982

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no
  • 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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