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Senate roll call 171 · 97th Congress · Jun 25, 1981

To agree to reconsider the vote by which roth amendment was rejected. See RC 170. (motion passed) see note(s) 7

On Jun 25, 1981, the Senate voted 53–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–35, Democrats 35–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
53
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 25, 1981

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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