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Senate roll call 236 · 97th Congress · Jul 29, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by increasing the amount of certain depreciation assets which may be expensed to $25,000. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 29, 1981, the Senate voted 45–55 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–51, Democrats 43–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

45

No

55

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 29, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.