To pass H.R.4035 as amended to appropriate funds for fiscal year 1982 for the department of the interior and related agencies. See note(s) 13

On Oct 27, 1981, the Senate voted 87–8 (HR 4035). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–5, Democrats 43–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 87
No: 8
Did not vote: 4
Date: Oct 27, 1981

By party

Republicans46 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 4035: A bill making appropriations for the Department of The Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R.4035 as amended to appropriate…: Senate Vote, Oct 27, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-337/to-pass-h-r-4035-as-amended-to-appropriate (accessed 2026-10-17).