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Senate roll call 81 · 97th Congress · Apr 8, 1981

To amend S. 734, promoting the formation of U.S. Export trading companies, by striking section 108, which provided for a pilot program of grants to small busine

On Apr 8, 1981, the Senate voted 68–25 (S 734). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–5, Democrats 21–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
68
No
25
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 8, 1981

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 20 no · 5 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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