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Senate roll call 819 · 97th Congress · Aug 13, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to provide for congressional review of refugee admissions in excess of 75,000 in any fiscal year. (motion failed) see note(s) 39

On Aug 13, 1982, the Senate voted 41–45 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–31, Democrats 27–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
41
No
45
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 31 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 14 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2222 to provide for…: Senate Vote, Aug 13, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-819/to-amend-s-2222-to-provide-for-congressional-review (accessed 2026-10-17).