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Senate roll call 443 · 97th Congress · Dec 2, 1981

To amend H.R. 4995, to limit the use of funds for MX basing. (motion passed) see note(s) 19

On Dec 2, 1981, the Senate voted 90–4 (HR 4995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 42–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
90
No
4
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 2, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4995: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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