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Senate roll call 2 · 97th Congress · Jan 21, 1981

To instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Jan 21, 1981, the Senate voted 94–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

94

No

2

Did not vote

5

Date

Jan 21, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.