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Senate roll call 33 · 97th Congress · Mar 17, 1981

To table melcher amendment to S. 509, repealing authority for a semi-annual increase in dairy price supports, that would establish a section 22 quota on the imp

On Mar 17, 1981, the Senate voted 45–53 (S 509). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 43–8, Democrats 2–44, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
45
No
53
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 17, 1981

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 44 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 509: A bill to amend Section 201 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, to delete the requirement that the support price of milk be adjusted semiannually.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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