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Senate roll call 52 · 97th Congress · Mar 31, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for the strategic petroleum reserve. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 31, 1981, the Senate voted 17–81 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–50, Democrats 14–30, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
81
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 30 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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