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Senate roll call 296 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1981

To table the nunn amendment to H. J. RES. 265. The amendment makes the individual tax reductions provided in the economic recovery tax act of 1981 with respect

On Sep 29, 1981, the Senate voted 66–31 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 14–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
66
No
31
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 32 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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