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Senate roll call 888 · 97th Congress · Dec 2, 1982

To close debate on S. 995, a bill providing for attribution of damages in antitrust price fixing suits. (motion failed;3/5 required)

On Dec 2, 1982, the Senate voted 44–51 (S 995). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–21, Democrats 12–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

44

No

51

Did not vote

6

Date

Dec 2, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.