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Senate roll call 54 · 97th Congress · Mar 31, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for pell grants. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 31, 1981, the Senate voted 30–67 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–53, Democrats 31–13, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
30
No
67
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 13 no · 2 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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