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Senate roll call 127 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1981

To amend H. R. 3512 by tabling a motion to appeal the ruling of the chair sustaining a point of order made against deconcini unprinted amendment no. 123, prohib

On May 21, 1981, the Senate voted 60–38 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–11, Democrats 18–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
60
No
38
Did not vote
3
Date
May 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 27 no · 1 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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