To table the moynihan amendment to H R. 3512 (which provides for the appropriation of supplemental funds for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1981, and for

On May 20, 1981, the Senate voted 49–48 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–2, Democrats 0–46, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 49
No: 48
Did not vote: 4
Date: May 20, 1981

By party

Republicans48 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 46 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no

The bill

H.R. 3512: A bill making supplemental and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, rescinding certain budget authority, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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