To pass S.881, a bill amending the small business act to strengthen the role of the small innovative firms in federally funded research and development, and wou

On Dec 8, 1981, the Senate voted 90–0 (S 881). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 40–0, 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: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Dec 8, 1981

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 0 no · 6 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.881, a bill amending the small…: Senate Vote, Dec 8, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-461/to-pass-s-881-a-bill-amending-the-small (accessed 2026-10-17).