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Senate roll call 223 · 97th Congress · Jul 27, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by reducing the third year tax cut if certain economic goals are not attained. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 27, 1981, the Senate voted 37–58 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 36–8, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
37
No
58
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 27, 1981

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • 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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