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Senate roll call 108 · 97th Congress · May 12, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 19 to reduce defense spending and to accomodate additional funding for education and income security programs. (motion failed) see note(s)

On May 12, 1981, the Senate voted 17–81 (SCONRES 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 15–30, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
81
Did not vote
3
Date
May 12, 1981

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 50 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 30 no · 1 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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