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Senate roll call 400 · 97th Congress · Nov 19, 1981

To table the danforth amendment to H.J.RES.357, a bill which makes further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1982. The danforth amendment provides for a

On Nov 19, 1981, the Senate voted 49–46 (HJRES 357). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–11, Democrats 8–35, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 19, 1981

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 35 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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