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Senate roll call 74 · 97th Congress · Apr 2, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, by restoring funds for low income fuel assistance. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Apr 2, 1981, the Senate voted 37–61 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–44, Democrats 30–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
37
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 2, 1981

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 16 no
  • 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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