To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for immunization programs. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Apr 2, 1981, the Senate voted 44–54 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 42–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 44
No: 54
Did not vote: 3
Date: Apr 2, 1981

By party

Republicans2 yes · 50 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Paula Hawkins R-FL voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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