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Senate roll call 662 · 97th Congress · May 27, 1982

To suspend the rules relating to germaneness in order to allow for consideration of the lugar amendment to H.R. 5922. The lugar amendment provides $5.1 billion

On May 27, 1982, the Senate voted 63–27 (HR 5922). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–26, Democrats 42–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
63
No
27
Did not vote
5
Date
May 27, 1982

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 2 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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