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Senate roll call 192 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266, by limiting the period for which certificates may be offered to 15 months. (motion passed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 16, 1981, the Senate voted 56–40 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 5–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
56
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 40 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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