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Senate roll call 258 · 97th Congress · Sep 16, 1981

To amend S. 951, the authorization of funds for fiscal year 1982 for the department of justice, by prohibiting the department of justice from maintaining suits

On Sep 16, 1981, the Senate voted 60–39 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–15, Democrats 21–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

60

No

39

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 16, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.