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Senate roll call 357 · 97th Congress · Nov 5, 1981

To amend S.1408, a companion measure and substitute text of H.R.3455 which authorizes funds for fiscal year 1982 for (continued) military construction programs

On Nov 5, 1981, the Senate voted 55–42 (HR 3455). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–35, Democrats 40–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
55
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 5, 1981

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 6 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3455: A bill to authorize certain construction at military installations for fiscal year 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 amend S.1408, a companion measure and…: Senate Vote, Nov 5, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-357/to-amend-s-1408-a-companion-measure-and-substitute (accessed 2026-10-17).

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