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Senate roll call 179 · 97th Congress · Jun 25, 1981

To amend S. 1377 by restoring funds for grants for services for rape victims. (motion failed) see note(s) 7

On Jun 25, 1981, the Senate voted 43–52 (S 1377). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–39, Democrats 31–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
43
No
52
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 25, 1981

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1377 by restoring funds for…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-179/to-amend-s-1377-by-restoring-funds-for-grants (accessed 2026-10-17).