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Senate roll call 457 · 97th Congress · Dec 7, 1981

(continued) to pass S.10 as amended providing for creation of a commission to design a blueprint for improving governmental performance at the federal level and

On Dec 7, 1981, the Senate voted 79–4 (S 10). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–1, Democrats 35–3, 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
79
No
4
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 7, 1981

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 3 no · 8 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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