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Senate roll call 248 · 97th Congress · Aug 1, 1981

To sustain the chair in rulng that the moynihan motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4331, amending the omnibus reconciliation act of 1981 to restore

On Aug 1, 1981, the Senate voted 57–30 (HR 4331). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–0, Democrats 8–31, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
57
No
30
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 1, 1981

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4331: A bill to amend the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 to restore minimum benefits under the Social Security Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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