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Senate roll call 212 · 97th Congress · Jul 23, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by providing targeted tax rate schedules. (motion passed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 23, 1981, the Senate voted 42–57 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–52, Democrats 42–4, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
42
No
57
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 23, 1981

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 4 no
  • 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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