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Senate roll call 288 · 97th Congress · Sep 28, 1981

To table the melcher amendment to H. J. RES. 265, a bill providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. The amendment directs the President to con

On Sep 28, 1981, the Senate voted 56–32 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–0, Democrats 9–32, Independents 1–0. 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

56

No

32

Did not vote

12

Date

Sep 28, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.