To pass S.RES.238 retaining the deductibility from personal taxes of interest paid on residential mortgages. (motion (continued) assed)

On Dec 7, 1981, the Senate voted 83–0 (SRES 238). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–0, Democrats 39–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 83
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Dec 7, 1981

By party

Republicans46 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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