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Senate roll call 935 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To amend H. J. RES. 631 to delete title II, providing $1.2 billion for public works programs. (motion failed) see note(s) 43

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 46–50 (HJRES 631). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 39–12, Democrats 6–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
46
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 2 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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