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Senate roll call 371 · 97th Congress · Nov 12, 1981

To amend H.R. 4169 by reducing the funding for legal services corporation from $241 million to $100 million. (motion passed) see note(s) 17

On Nov 12, 1981, the Senate voted 48–33 (HR 4169). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–27, Democrats 32–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
33
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 12, 1981

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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