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Senate roll call 3 · 98th Congress · Mar 1, 1983

To amend the thurmond amendment to S. 47, a bill improving the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States. The thurmond amendment

On Mar 1, 1983, the Senate voted 61–31 (S 47). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–18, Democrats 31–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
61
No
31
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 47: A bill to improve the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States.

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 the thurmond amendment to S. 47, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-3/to-amend-the-thurmond-amendment-to-s-47-a (accessed 2026-10-17).