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Senate roll call 239 · 97th Congress · Jul 29, 1981

To agree to committee substitute amendment to H. J. RES. 266 that would reduce personal income tax by 25% over three years, provide for indexing, and ecourage i

On Jul 29, 1981, the Senate voted 89–11 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
89
No
11
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 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 agree to committee substitute amendment…: Senate Vote, Jul 29, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-239/to-agree-to-committee-substitute-amendment-to-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).

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