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Senate roll call 409 · 97th Congress · Nov 19, 1981

To amend H.J.RES. 357 to provide an additional $90,000,000 for the payment of windfall benefits, as provided under section 15(d) of the railroad retirement act

On Nov 19, 1981, the Senate voted 61–34 (HR 4560). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–33, Democrats 44–0, Independents 0–1. 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
61
No
34
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 19, 1981

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 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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