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Senate roll call 406 · 97th Congress · Nov 19, 1981

To table the weicker amendment to H.J.RES.357 to add $69.8 million for education of the handicapped. (motion failed) see note(s) 18

On Nov 19, 1981, the Senate voted 39–56 (HJRES 357). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–21, Democrats 7–39, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
39
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 19, 1981

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 39 no
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the weicker amendment to…: Senate Vote, Nov 19, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-406/to-table-the-weicker-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-15).

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