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Senate roll call 378 · 97th Congress · Nov 16, 1981

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the weicker amendment to H.R. 4169 was tabled. See RC 377. (motion passed) see note(s) 17

On Nov 16, 1981, the Senate voted 54–36 (HR 4169). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–13, Democrats 19–24, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
54
No
36
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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