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Senate roll call 208 · 97th Congress · Jul 21, 1981

To table the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 266 to increase amounts allowable as credits for investment in qualified industrial and residential facilities. (mo

On Jul 21, 1981, the Senate voted 54–46 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–5, Democrats 5–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
54
No
46
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 41 no
  • 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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