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Senate roll call 763 · 97th Congress · Jul 28, 1982

To amend S. J. RES. 58 to require that no budget shall provide for reductions in lawful entitlement benefits under the social security act. (motion failed) see

On Jul 28, 1982, the Senate voted 39–59 (SJRES 58). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–44, Democrats 29–14, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
59
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 28, 1982

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats29 yes · 14 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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