To table the moynihan motion to reconsider the vote by which the conference report on the joint resolution was adopted. (motion passed) see note(s) 18

On Nov 28, 1981, the Senate voted 50–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 0–34, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 50
No: 34
Did not vote: 16
Date: Nov 28, 1981

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 moynihan motion to reconsider…: Senate Vote, Nov 28, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-425/to-table-the-moynihan-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote (accessed 2026-10-17).