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Senate roll call 893 · 97th Congress · Dec 7, 1982

To amend H.R. 7144, a bill appropriating funds for fiscal year 1983 for the district of columbia. The leahy amendment inserts new language in lieu of language

On Dec 7, 1982, the Senate voted 40–54 (HR 7144). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–27, Democrats 15–27, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 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
40
No
54
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 7, 1982

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 27 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7144: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7144, a bill appropriating…: Senate Vote, Dec 7, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-893/to-amend-h-r-7144-a-bill-appropriating-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).