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Senate roll call 293 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1981

To table the exon amendment to H. J. RES. 265. The amendment reduces the third year tax cut provided by the economic recovery tax act of 1981 if certain econom

On Sep 29, 1981, the Senate voted 56–43 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 5–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
43
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 41 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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