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Senate roll call 404 · 97th Congress · Nov 19, 1981

To amend H.J.RES.357 raising the pay cap for executive schedule employees to $59,500 for level III, and $58,500 for level IV, and $57,500 for level v. (motion

On Nov 19, 1981, the Senate voted 54–41 (HJRES 357). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–18, Democrats 21–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 19, 1981

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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