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Senate roll call 34 · 97th Congress · Mar 24, 1981

To amend S. 509, by establishing a section 22 quota on the importation of casein products into the United States. (motion failed) see note(s) 1

On Mar 24, 1981, the Senate voted 38–60 (S 509). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–45, Democrats 31–14, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
38
No
60
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 24, 1981

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 509, by establishing a section…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-34/to-amend-s-509-by-establishing-a-section-22 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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