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Senate roll call 172 · 97th Congress · Jun 25, 1981

To amend S. 1377 by agreeing to the roth amendment on reconsideration. See RC 170. (motion passed) see note(s) 7

On Jun 25, 1981, the Senate voted 51–47 (S 1377). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–38, Democrats 36–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
51
No
47
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 25, 1981

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 9 no · 1 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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