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Senate roll call 359 · 97th Congress · Nov 5, 1981

To amend H.R.4144 by providing that, in addition to any other funds appropriated (1)for operating expenses of the department of energy necessary for atomic ener

On Nov 5, 1981, the Senate voted 49–43 (HR 4144). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–14, Democrats 15–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
49
No
43
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 5, 1981

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4144: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development 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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