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Senate roll call 106 · 97th Congress · May 12, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 19 to increase fiscal 1982 budget authority and and outlays for agriculture programs by $200 million, to be offset by equivalent decreases

On May 12, 1981, the Senate voted 39–59 (SCONRES 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–40, Democrats 27–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
39
No
59
Did not vote
3
Date
May 12, 1981

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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