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Senate roll call 401 · 97th Congress · Nov 19, 1981

To table the moynihan motion to H.J.RES.357 to reconsider the vote by which the danforth amendment was tabled. The danforth amendment provides for an an additi

On Nov 19, 1981, the Senate voted 47–47 (HJRES 357). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 41–11, Democrats 7–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
47
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 19, 1981

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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