To table the byrd amendment to H.R.4995 to increase funding for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research and development. (motion passed) se

On Dec 1, 1981, the Senate voted 51–40 (HR 4995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 1–41, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 51
No: 40
Did not vote: 7
Date: Dec 1, 1981

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Herschel Glenn Jr. D-OH voted yes

The bill

H.R. 4995: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

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 byrd amendment to H.R.4995 to…: Senate Vote, Dec 1, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-431/to-table-the-byrd-amendment-to-h-r-4995 (accessed 2026-10-16).