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Senate roll call 72 · 97th Congress · Apr 2, 1981

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

On Apr 2, 1981, the Senate voted 38–60 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–48, Democrats 35–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

38

No

60

Did not vote

2

Date

Apr 2, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.