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Senate roll call 483 · 97th Congress · Dec 11, 1981

To agree to a motion to close further debate on H.R.4169, a bill appropriating funds for fiscal year 1982 for the departments of commerce, justice, and state, a

On Dec 11, 1981, the Senate voted 59–35 (HR 4169). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 23–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
59
No
35
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 11, 1981

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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