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Senate roll call 355 · 97th Congress · Nov 4, 1981

To table the bumpers amendment to H.R.4144 to terminate funding for the clinch river breeder reactor project. (motion passed) see note(s) 15

On Nov 4, 1981, the Senate voted 48–46 (HR 4144). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–14, Democrats 13–31, 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
48
No
46
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 4, 1981

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4144: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the bumpers amendment to H.R.4144…: Senate Vote, Nov 4, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-355/to-table-the-bumpers-amendment-to-h-r-4144 (accessed 2026-10-17).