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Senate roll call 210 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1981

To table the dole amendment to H. J. RES. 266 respecting tax rates on newly acquired oil. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 22, 1981, the Senate voted 47–49 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–40, Democrats 35–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
49
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 22, 1981

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the dole amendment to H. J. RES…: Senate Vote, Jul 22, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-210/to-table-the-dole-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-15).

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