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Senate roll call 56 · 97th Congress · Mar 31, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for elementary and secondary education, low income energy assistance, urban development action grant programs, preve

On Mar 31, 1981, the Senate voted 40–59 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–42, Democrats 29–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
40
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 16 no · 1 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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