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Senate roll call 87 · 97th Congress · Apr 29, 1981

To pass S. 786, to authorize U.S. Contribution to the international development association, and provide for U.S. Membership in the african development bank (mo

On Apr 29, 1981, the Senate voted 58–32 (S 786). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–16, Democrats 23–15, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
58
No
32
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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