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Senate roll call 419 · 97th Congress · Nov 20, 1981

To amend the baker amendment to H.J.RES.357, deleting the foreign assistance and related programs appropriations act of 1982. The baker amendment reduces by 4

On Nov 20, 1981, the Senate voted 62–35 (HJRES 357). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–22, Democrats 31–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
62
No
35
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 13 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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