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Senate roll call 137 · 97th Congress · Jun 3, 1981

To amend S. 1197, which authorizes funds for fiscal year 1982 for federal housing, community and economic development, and related programs, by retaining existi

On Jun 3, 1981, the Senate voted 37–53 (S 1197). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–49, Democrats 36–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
37
No
53
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 3, 1981

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

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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