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Senate roll call 188 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1981

To table the moynihan amendment to H.J. RES. 266, the economic recovery tax act of 1981 providing for reductions and reduced revenues for fiscal years 1981-1984

On Jul 16, 1981, the Senate voted 51–45 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 0–44, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
45
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 2 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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