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Senate roll call 307 · 97th Congress · Oct 6, 1981

To amend S. 898, by deleting certain provisions relating to the authority of the federal communications commission, state government,and local governent with re

On Oct 6, 1981, the Senate voted 59–34 (S 898). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–14, Democrats 23–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
59
No
34
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 6, 1981

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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