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Senate roll call 477 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To amend H.J.RES.370 to provide that the Senate strongly reaffirms the federal government's role in improving housing opportunities for all americans, and the s

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 40–55 (HJRES 370). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–49, Democrats 40–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
40
No
55
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 10, 1981

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 49 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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