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Senate roll call 168 · 97th Congress · Jun 25, 1981

To amend S. 1377, by retaining authority for social security act funding for vocational rehabilitation services for disabled beneficiaries of disability insuran

On Jun 25, 1981, the Senate voted 47–50 (S 1377). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–43, Democrats 40–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
47
No
50
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 25, 1981

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 6 no
  • 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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