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Senate roll call 820 · 97th Congress · Aug 17, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to provide for an agricultural guest worker program. (motion failed) see note(s) 39

On Aug 17, 1982, the Senate voted 16–83 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–39, Democrats 1–43, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
16
No
83
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 17, 1982

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 39 no
  • Democrats1 yes · 43 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2222 to provide for an…: Senate Vote, Aug 17, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-820/to-amend-s-2222-to-provide-for-an-agricultural (accessed 2026-10-17).