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Senate roll call 133 · 97th Congress · May 21, 1981

To amend H. R. 3512 by providing additional funds for the (continued) child nutrition program and the food stamps program, along with certain restitutions on t

On May 21, 1981, the Senate voted 50–45 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–28, Democrats 26–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
50
No
45
Did not vote
6
Date
May 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 28 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 16 no · 4 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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