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Senate roll call 959 · 97th Congress · Dec 20, 1982

To table the helms point of order motion against H.R. 6211, claining that it was in violation of public law 95-435, prohibiting federal expenditures from exceed

On Dec 20, 1982, the Senate voted 73–22 (HR 6211). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–11, Democrats 34–10, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
22
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 20, 1982

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 10 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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