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Senate roll call 674 · 97th Congress · Jun 17, 1982

To amend S. 1992 so as to allow courts to order proportional representation as a remedy. (motion failed) see note(s) 33

On Jun 17, 1982, the Senate voted 1–94 (S 1992). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–51, Democrats 0–43, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 1 member 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
1
No
94
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 17, 1982

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 3 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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