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Senate roll call 51 · 97th Congress · Mar 30, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring $1.5 billion in funding for the strategic petroleum reserve, and for other purposes. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 30, 1981, the Senate voted 23–71 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–46, Democrats 18–25, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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

23

No

71

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 30, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.