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Senate roll call 735 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To amend H.R. 4961 to eliminate the provisions which increase the excise tax on cigarettes. (motion failed) see note(s) 35

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 24–72 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–48, Democrats 19–25, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
24
No
72
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 48 no
  • Democrats19 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4961: A bill to make miscellaneous changes in the tax laws.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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