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Senate roll call 492 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1981

To amend the dole substitute amendment to H.R. 5159, a bill providing for a tax increase on underground and surface coal to restore the black lung disability TR

On Dec 16, 1981, the Senate voted 46–44 (S 1957). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–15, Democrats 12–30, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

46

No

44

Did not vote

9

Date

Dec 16, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.