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Senate roll call 368 · 97th Congress · Nov 12, 1981

To amend the byrd amendment to S. 1112. The byrd amendment requires that, not withstanding any other provision of law, a suspension of or restriction on all ex

On Nov 12, 1981, the Senate voted 49–35 (S 1112). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–1, Democrats 2–33, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

35

Did not vote

17

Date

Nov 12, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.