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Senate roll call 938 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To amend H. J. RES. 631 so as to permit the use of department of defense funds to establish or operate the rapid deployment joint task force as a united command

On Dec 16, 1982, the Senate voted 73–25 (HJRES 631). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–18, Democrats 38–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
73
No
25
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 7 no · 1 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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