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Senate roll call 131 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1981

To amend H. R.3512 by tabling the abdnor unprinted amendment no. 128. Which provides additional funds for the child nutrition program and the food stamps progra

On May 21, 1981, the Senate voted 38–57 (HR 3512). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–28, Democrats 15–29, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
38
No
57
Did not vote
6
Date
May 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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