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Senate roll call 462 · 97th Congress · Dec 8, 1981

To pass S.1700 as amended, the federal courts improvement act of 1981, a bill establishing a U.S. Court of appeals for the federal circuit, and establishing a u

On Dec 8, 1981, the Senate voted 83–6 (S 1700). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–3, Democrats 36–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

83

No

6

Did not vote

11

Date

Dec 8, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.