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Senate roll call 59 · 97th Congress · Apr 1, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by providing for an across the (continued) board reduction in energy activities. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Apr 1, 1981, the Senate voted 32–65 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–52, Democrats 34–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
32
No
65
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 1, 1981

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 52 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 12 no
  • 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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