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Senate roll call 189 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1981

To table the bradley amendment to H. J. RES. 266, to increase capital gains deduction to 70 percent. (motion passed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 16, 1981, the Senate voted 62–36 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 11–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
62
No
36
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 34 no · 1 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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