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Senate roll call 445 · 97th Congress · Dec 3, 1981

To amend H.R. 4995, to delete all funding for any interim program for the basing or deployment of the MX missile. (motion failed) see note(s) 19

On Dec 3, 1981, the Senate voted 35–60 (HR 4995). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–43, Democrats 28–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
35
No
60
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 3, 1981

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 43 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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