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Senate roll call 132 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1981

To amend H. R. 3512 by tabling the appropriations committee amendment to use federal funds to pay for abortions. (motion passed) see note(s) 5

On May 21, 1981, the Senate voted 52–43 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–19, Democrats 20–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
52
No
43
Did not vote
4
Date
May 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 3512 by tabling the…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-132/to-amend-h-r-3512-by-tabling-the-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).