To amend H.J.RES.370 to increase the appropriations for state student incentive grants and pell grants. (motion failed) see note(s) 21

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 33–60 (HJRES 370). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–47, Democrats 31–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 33
No: 60
Did not vote: 8
Date: Dec 10, 1981

By party

Republicans2 yes · 47 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted no
Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. D-FL voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted no
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
John Herschel Glenn Jr. D-OH voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted yes
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted no
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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