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Senate roll call 639 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1982

To table the hawkins amendment to s. Con. 92 to add cost-of-living increases for military and civilian retirees and provide for an equivalent decrease in defens

On May 21, 1982, the Senate voted 51–42 (SCONRES 92). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 7–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
51
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
May 21, 1982

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 37 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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