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Senate roll call 637 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1982

(continued) to table the byrd amendment to S. CON. RES. 92 to add additional funds for supplemental unemployment benefits. (motion passed) see note(s) 31

On May 21, 1982, the Senate voted 52–42 (SCONRES 92). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–6, Democrats 7–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
2
Date
May 21, 1982

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 38 no · 1 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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