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Senate roll call 194 · 97th Congress · Jul 16, 1981

To amend the bentsen amendment to H. J. RES. 266. See RC 193 and 196. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 16, 1981, the Senate voted 36–59 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–18, Democrats 3–40, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

36

No

59

Did not vote

6

Date

Jul 16, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.