To table the baker substitute amendment to the robert c.byrd amendment to S.881, a bill amending the small business act to strengthen the role of the small inno

On Dec 8, 1981, the Senate voted 41–50 (S 881). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–50, Democrats 42–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 41
No: 50
Did not vote: 8
Date: Dec 8, 1981

By party

Republicans0 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 881: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the role of the small, innovative firms in federally funded research and development, and to utilize Federal research and development as a base for technological innovation to meet agency needs and to contribute to the growth and strength of the Nation's economy.

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 baker substitute amendment to…: Senate Vote, Dec 8, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-459/to-table-the-baker-substitute-amendment-to-the-robert (accessed 2026-10-14).