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Senate roll call 712 · 97th Congress · Jul 15, 1982

To amend S. 1867, a bill increasing limitations of federal reclamation laws. The lugar amendment requires repayment of construction costs and interest for irrig

On Jul 15, 1982, the Senate voted 39–58 (S 1867). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–35, Democrats 21–23, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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

39

No

58

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 15, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.