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Senate roll call 774 · 97th Congress · Aug 3, 1982

To amend S. J. RES. 58 to provide that, on and after the date the article takes effect, the amount of federal public debt limit as of such date shall become per

On Aug 3, 1982, the Senate voted 51–45 (SJRES 58). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–31, Democrats 30–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
51
No
45
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 3, 1982

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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