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Senate roll call 298 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1981

To pass H. J. RES. 265, to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)

On Sep 29, 1981, the Senate voted 64–34 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 18–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

64

No

34

Did not vote

2

Date

Sep 29, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.