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Senate roll call 542 · 97th Congress · Mar 4, 1982

To agree to a motion to request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of S. RES. 204. (motion passed) see note(s) 25

On Mar 4, 1982, the Senate voted 92–2 (SRES 204). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–1, Democrats 43–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
92
No
2
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 4, 1982

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a motion to request the…: Senate Vote, Mar 4, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-542/to-agree-to-a-motion-to-request-the-attendance (accessed 2026-10-17).