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Senate roll call 418 · 97th Congress · Nov 20, 1981

To table the proxmire amendment to the baker amendment to H.J.RES.357 to delete the foreign assistance and related programs appropriations act of 1982. The bake

On Nov 20, 1981, the Senate voted 48–49 (HJRES 357). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–19, Democrats 15–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
48
No
49
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 29 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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