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Senate roll call 791 · 97th Congress · Aug 5, 1982

To amend S. 2774, so as to prevent a reduction in the membership of the federal communications commission from 7 to 5. (motion failed) see note(s) 37

On Aug 5, 1982, the Senate voted 27–71 (S 2774). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 4–40, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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

27

No

71

Did not vote

3

Date

Aug 5, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.