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Senate roll call 298 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1981

To pass H. J. RES. 265, to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)

On Sep 29, 1981, the Senate voted 64–34 (HJRES 265). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 18–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
64
No
34
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 29, 1981

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 28 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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