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Senate roll call 191 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266, by indexing certain provisions of the internal revenue code of 1954, to insure that inflation will not result in tax increases. (motion

On Jul 16, 1981, the Senate voted 57–40 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–8, Democrats 14–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
57
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 31 no · 1 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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