To pass H. R. 3512 which appropriates supplmental funds for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1981, and rescinding certain budget authority. (motion passed)

On May 21, 1981, the Senate voted 95–0 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 42–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 6
Date: May 21, 1981

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 3512 which appropriates…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-134/to-pass-h-r-3512-which-appropriates-supplmental-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).