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Senate roll call 55 · 97th Congress · Mar 31, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for elementary and secondary education. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 31, 1981, the Senate voted 33–65 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–52, Democrats 32–12, 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
33
No
65
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 52 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 12 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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