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Senate roll call 1024 · 96th Congress · Dec 9, 1980

To table mitchell amendment to H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, that authorized $2.3 million during the entitlement period beginning october 1, 1980 and ending septe

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 47–44 (HR 7112). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–21, Republicans 17–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
47
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 9, 1980

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 21 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 23 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7112: A bill to authorize an extension and amendment of the revenue sharing program to provide general purpose fiscal assistance to local governments, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table mitchell amendment to H.R. 7112…: Senate Vote, Dec 9, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1024/to-table-mitchell-amendment-to-h-r-7112-revenue (accessed 2026-10-17).