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Senate roll call 237 · 97th Congress · Jul 29, 1981

To amend H. J. RES. 266 by disallowing the deduction for one half the expenses of business meals. (motion failed) see note(s) 8

On Jul 29, 1981, the Senate voted 12–87 (HJRES 266). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–48, Democrats 8–38, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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

12

No

87

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 29, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.