To pass S.1503 as amended. (motion passed). See note(s) 14

On Oct 29, 1981, the Senate voted 85–7 (S 1503). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–6, Democrats 44–1, Independents 1–0. 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: 85
No: 7
Did not vote: 8
Date: Oct 29, 1981

By party

Republicans41 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Mack Francis Mattingly R-GA voted no
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
William Warren (Bill) Bradley D-NJ voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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