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Senate roll call 526 · 96th Congress · Jan 30, 1980

To sustain the ruling of the chair that the baye amendment to H.R. 3236 is not germane. (see RC 19) (motion failed)

On Jan 30, 1980, the Senate voted 37–55 (HR 3236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–38, Republicans 19–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
37
No
55
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 38 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3236: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance program, 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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