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Senate roll call 681 · 97th Congress · Jun 18, 1982

To amend H.R. 3112 to reduce the time allowed for the department of justice to object to an election law change. (motion failed) information. See note(s) 33

On Jun 18, 1982, the Senate voted 38–55 (HR 3112). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–28, Democrats 14–28, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
38
No
55
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3112: A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to extend certain provisions for an additional ten years, to extend certain other provisions for an additional seven years, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3112 to reduce the time…: Senate Vote, Jun 18, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-681/to-amend-h-r-3112-to-reduce-the-time (accessed 2026-10-17).