To amend H.J.RES.370 to provide for activities of mine safety and health administration. (motion failed) see note(s) 21

On Dec 11, 1981, the Senate voted 38–54 (HJRES 370). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–49, Democrats 37–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 38
No: 54
Did not vote: 7
Date: Dec 11, 1981

By party

Republicans2 yes · 49 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats37 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
Arlen Specter R-PA voted yes
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted yes
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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