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Senate roll call 316 · 97th Congress · Oct 20, 1981

To amend S. 1196, by exempting certain programs under public law 480 from the requirements of cargo preference laws. (motion failed) see note(s) 12

On Oct 20, 1981, the Senate voted 28–70 (S 1196). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–31, Democrats 6–38, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
28
No
70
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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