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Senate roll call 1034 · 96th Congress · Dec 10, 1980

To agree to committee amendment to H. J. RES. 637, further continuing appropriations, that relates to severance pay to displaced Senate staff members (section 1

On Dec 10, 1980, the Senate voted 44–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–19, Republicans 14–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
44
No
43
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to committee amendment to H. J…: Senate Vote, Dec 10, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1034/to-agree-to-committee-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).