To pass S. 734, promoting the formation of U.S. Export trading companies. (motion passed)

On Apr 8, 1981, the Senate voted 93–0 (S 734). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 41–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Apr 8, 1981

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 734: An original bill to encourage exports by facilitating the formation and operation of export trading companies, export trade associations, and the expansion of export trade services generally.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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