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Senate roll call 460 · 97th Congress · Dec 8, 1981

To agree to the byrd amendment, as amendmended by the baker substitute amendment to S.881, a bill amending the small business act to strengthen the role of the

On Dec 8, 1981, the Senate voted 87–3 (S 881). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 38–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
87
No
3
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 8, 1981

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 881: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the role of the small, innovative firms in federally funded research and development, and to utilize Federal research and development as a base for technological innovation to meet agency needs and to contribute to the growth and strength of the Nation's economy.

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 agree to the byrd amendment, as…: Senate Vote, Dec 8, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-460/to-agree-to-the-byrd-amendment-as-amendmended-by (accessed 2026-10-17).