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Senate roll call 206 · 97th Congress · Jul 20, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by reducing the rate of cost recovery on 15 year real property other than low income rental housing. (motion passed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 20, 1981, the Senate voted 56–40 (HJRES 266). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–14, Democrats 19–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
56
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 25 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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