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Senate roll call 311 · 97th Congress · Oct 7, 1981

To pass S. 898. (motion passed) see note(s) 11

On Oct 7, 1981, the Senate voted 90–4 (S 898). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 39–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
90
No
4
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 7, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 4 no · 3 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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