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Senate roll call 1008 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To invoke cloture, ending debate on byrd motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5200, fair housing amendments. (motion failed; 3/5 required)

On Dec 3, 1980, the Senate voted 51–39 (HR 5200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 13–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

51

No

39

Did not vote

9

Date

Dec 3, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.