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Senate roll call 916 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To waive section 311 of the congressional budget act and provide for the consideration of the dole substitute amendment to the levin amendment to H.R. 6211 (see

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 87–9 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 43–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
87
No
9
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6211: A bill to authorize appropriations for construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23, United States Code, for highway safety, for mass transportation in urban and rural areas, 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 waive section 311 of the congressional…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-916/to-waive-section-311-of-the-congressional-budget-act (accessed 2026-10-17).