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Senate roll call 661 · 97th Congress · May 27, 1982

To amend H.R. 5922, by reinstating the occupational safety and health administration's jurisdiction over the surface mining of clay, sand and gravel, stone, and

On May 27, 1982, the Senate voted 52–38 (HR 5922). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–16, Democrats 16–25, 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
52
No
38
Did not vote
8
Date
May 27, 1982

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 25 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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