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Senate roll call 816 · 97th Congress · Aug 13, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to strike provisions that would revise and expand the nonimmigrant temporary worker program. (motion failed) see note(s) 39

On Aug 13, 1982, the Senate voted 28–62 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–40, Democrats 22–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
28
No
62
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 40 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 22 no · 2 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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