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Senate roll call 1027 · 96th Congress · Dec 9, 1980

To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by amending the walsh-healey act and the contract work hours standards act to permit certain employees to work a ten hour d

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 43–38 (HR 7112). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–33, Republicans 32–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
43
No
38
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 9, 1980

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 33 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 5 no · 4 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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