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Senate roll call 751 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To H.R. 4961 to strike the increase in the limitation on medical and dental expenses. (motion failed) see note(s) 35

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 46–51 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–48, Democrats 42–2, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
46
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 48 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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