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Senate roll call 144 · 97th Congress · Jun 10, 1981

To amend S. 1007, by delaying the effective date of the block grant for puerto rico from april 1, 1982 to october 1, 1982. (motion failed) see note(s) 6

On Jun 10, 1981, the Senate voted 36–56 (S 1007). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–36, Democrats 22–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
36
No
56
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 10, 1981

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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