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Senate roll call 50 · 97th Congress · Mar 30, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for social security minimum benefits. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 30, 1981, the Senate voted 39–55 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 41–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

39

No

55

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 30, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.