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Senate roll call 124 · 97th Congress · May 20, 1981

To amend H. R. 3512, by providing funds for the payment of pilot continuation bonuses and providing a corresponding reduction in appropriations for operation an

On May 20, 1981, the Senate voted 79–16 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
79
No
16
Did not vote
6
Date
May 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3512: A bill making supplemental and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, rescinding certain budget authority, 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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