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Senate roll call 799 · 97th Congress · Aug 10, 1982

To affirm the judment of the Senate that the percy amendment to H.R. 6863 is germane. The percy amendment provides that none of the funds appropriated for the

On Aug 10, 1982, the Senate voted 53–46 (HR 6863). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 1–44, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
53
No
46
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 10, 1982

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6863: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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