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Senate roll call 110 · 97th Congress · May 12, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 19 to annualize cost of living adjustments for federal retirees. (motion passed) see note(s) 3

On May 12, 1981, the Senate voted 96–2 (SCONRES 19). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
96
No
2
Did not vote
3
Date
May 12, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 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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