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Senate roll call 673 · 97th Congress · Jun 17, 1982

To amend S. 1992 by limiting the power of the courts to require proportional representation or quotas in the election of members of a protected class. (motion

On Jun 17, 1982, the Senate voted 14–81 (S 1992). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–40, Democrats 0–42, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

14

No

81

Did not vote

5

Date

Jun 17, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.