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Senate roll call 327 · 97th Congress · Oct 22, 1981

To amend S. 1196, by prohibiting aid to zimbabwe unless the President certified to Congress that no north korean military advisers were present in zimbabwe afte

On Oct 22, 1981, the Senate voted 14–61 (S 1196). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–31, Democrats 3–31, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
14
No
61
Did not vote
24
Date
Oct 22, 1981

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1196: An original bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for development and security assistance programs for fiscal year 1982, to authorize appropriations for the Peace Corps for the fiscal year 1982, to provide authorities for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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