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Senate roll call 448 · 97th Congress · Dec 3, 1981

To amend H.R. 4995, to delete funding for the b-1b bomber aircraft program and to increase funding for other programs. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 1

On Dec 3, 1981, the Senate voted 28–66 (HR 4995). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–46, Democrats 23–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
28
No
66
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 3, 1981

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 23 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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