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Senate roll call 265 · 97th Congress · Sep 17, 1981

To table the zorinsky amendment to S. 884, revising the provisions relating to commodity programs. (motion passed) see note(s) 8

On Sep 17, 1981, the Senate voted 60–35 (S 884). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 14–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
35
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 17, 1981

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 884: A bill to revise and extend programs to provide price support and production incentives for farmers to assure an abundance of food and fiber, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the zorinsky amendment to S. 884…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-265/to-table-the-zorinsky-amendment-to-s-884-revising (accessed 2026-10-17).