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Senate roll call 1037 · 96th Congress · Dec 10, 1980

To agree to committee amendment to H. J. RES. 637 that prohibits use of funds after january 31, 1981 by the mine safety and health administration to prescribe,

On Dec 10, 1980, the Senate voted 44–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–29, Republicans 29–6, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
35
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 29 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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-1037/to-agree-to-committee-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).