To amend H.R.4169 providing that none of the funds made available by the joint resolution shall be used by the national railroad passenger corporation for the o

On Nov 18, 1981, the Senate voted 47–49 (HR 4169). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 45–7, Democrats 2–42, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 47
No: 49
Did not vote: 4
Date: Nov 18, 1981

By party

Republicans45 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 42 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted no
Richard Green Lugar R-IN voted no
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
Mark Andrews R-ND voted no
Howard Walter Cannon D-NV voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
James Abdnor R-SD voted no
John William Warner R-VA voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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