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Senate roll call 289 · 97th Congress · Sep 28, 1981

To table the hart amendment to H. J. RES. 265. The amendment reduces the deduction for business meals and earmarks savings from such reduction for the school l

On Sep 28, 1981, the Senate voted 58–30 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–0, Democrats 11–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
58
No
30
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 28, 1981

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 30 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • 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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