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Senate roll call 201 · 97th Congress · Jul 17, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by providing a one-year targeted rate cut which distributes benefits to middle and low income individuals. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 17, 1981, the Senate voted 24–61 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–47, Democrats 25–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
24
No
61
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 17, 1981

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 47 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 17 no · 4 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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