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Senate roll call 136 · 97th Congress · Jun 2, 1981

To refer to the committee on the judiciary for not to exceed seven calendar days S. 271, allowing western union to compete in providing international record or

On Jun 2, 1981, the Senate voted 28–59 (S 271). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–31, Democrats 12–29, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
28
No
59
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 2, 1981

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 271: A bill to repeal section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on the judiciary…: Senate Vote, Jun 2, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-136/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-the-judiciary-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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