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Senate roll call 80 · 97th Congress · Apr 8, 1981

To table exon amendment to S. 734, promoting the formation of U.S. Export trading companies to expand export participation by small U.S. Companies, that provide

On Apr 8, 1981, the Senate voted 66–27 (S 734). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–2, Democrats 17–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
66
No
27
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 8, 1981

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 734: An original bill to encourage exports by facilitating the formation and operation of export trading companies, export trade associations, and the expansion of export trade services generally.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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