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Senate roll call 205 · 97th Congress · Jul 20, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by eliminating the voting rights pass through requirement for closely held corporations participating in employee stock ownership plans.

On Jul 20, 1981, the Senate voted 94–3 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 42–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
94
No
3
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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