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Senate roll call 294 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1981

To table the eagleton amendment to H. J. RES. 265. The amendment establishes a trust fund to be financed from revenues from the repeal of reductions in the wind

On Sep 29, 1981, the Senate voted 67–31 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–3, Democrats 18–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
67
No
31
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 28 no
  • 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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