To concur in the house amendment to the Senate amendment to H. J. RES. 644. (motion passed) see note(s) 42

On Dec 15, 1980, the Senate voted 34–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–7, Republicans 6–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 34
No: 20
Did not vote: 47
Date: Dec 15, 1980

By party

Democrats28 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 13 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted no
Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted yes
Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. D-FL voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted yes
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted yes
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted yes
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted yes
John William Warner R-VA voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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