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Senate roll call 582 · 97th Congress · Apr 27, 1982

To amend S. 854, a bill establishing an office of foreign missions to be responsible for governing zoning of foreign missions on terms approved by the secretary

On Apr 27, 1982, the Senate voted 49–43 (S 854). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–31, Democrats 29–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
49
No
43
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 27, 1982

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 12 no · 5 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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