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Senate roll call 636 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1982

To amend S. CON. RES. 92 by restoring annual cost-of-living adjustments to railroad retirees. (motion passed) see note(s) 31

On May 21, 1982, the Senate voted 57–40 (SCONRES 92). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–39, Democrats 44–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
57
No
40
Did not vote
2
Date
May 21, 1982

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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