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Senate roll call 334 · 97th Congress · Oct 27, 1981

To amend H.R.4035 to increase funds for state and local low income weatherization programs, restoring $37.5 million to the program, a budget cut of 22 percent r

On Oct 27, 1981, the Senate voted 46–49 (HR 4035). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–36, Democrats 31–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
46
No
49
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 27, 1981

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4035: A bill making appropriations for the Department of The Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, 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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