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Senate roll call 479 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To amend H.J.RES.370 to increase by $30,000,000 the amount otherwise made available for operations under public law 480. (motion failed). See note(s) 21

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 37–57 (HJRES 370). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–47, Democrats 35–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
37
No
57
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 10, 1981

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 47 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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