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Senate roll call 71 · 97th Congress · Apr 2, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by requiring that reductions be made according to the principle of "equal sacrifice" from every state with respect to the programs unde

On Apr 2, 1981, the Senate voted 19–79 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 17–28, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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

19

No

79

Did not vote

3

Date

Apr 2, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.