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Senate roll call 222 · 97th Congress · Jul 27, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by accelerating the deduction for two income married couples. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 27, 1981, the Senate voted 35–57 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–47, Democrats 34–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

35

No

57

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 27, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.