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Senate roll call 767 · 97th Congress · Jul 28, 1982

To amend S. J. RES. 58 to permit Congress to use fiscal policy to prevent a depression. (motion failed) see note(s) 36

On Jul 28, 1982, the Senate voted 30–66 (SJRES 58). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–50, Democrats 26–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
30
No
66
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 28, 1982

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats26 yes · 16 no · 4 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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