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Senate roll call 282 · 97th Congress · Sep 24, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 325, to adjust pay for career government employees so that the distance between each grade level compensation in the executive pay schedule

On Sep 24, 1981, the Senate voted 50–45 (HJRES 325). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–17, Democrats 16–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
50
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 24, 1981

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 28 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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