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Senate roll call 43 · 97th Congress · Mar 26, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for veterans' medical services. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 26, 1981, the Senate voted 44–56 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–52, Democrats 43–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
44
No
56
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 26, 1981

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 52 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 3 no
  • 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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