To amend S. 1196, by expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should seek an explanation from the government of the soviet union on the reports

On Sep 30, 1981, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 1196). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Sep 30, 1981

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 1196: An original bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for development and security assistance programs for fiscal year 1982, to authorize appropriations for the Peace Corps for the fiscal year 1982, to provide authorities for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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