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Senate roll call 417 · 97th Congress · Nov 20, 1981

To amend the baker amendment to H. J. RES. 357, by requiring that H. J. RES. 357 expire march 30, 1982. The baker amendment reduces the total funds appropriate

On Nov 20, 1981, the Senate voted 94–3 (HJRES 357). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
94
No
3
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the baker amendment to H. J. RES…: Senate Vote, Nov 20, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-417/to-amend-the-baker-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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