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Senate roll call 529 · 96th Congress · Jan 30, 1980

To amend H.R. 3236 by striking the section relating to use of the internal revenue service to collect child support for non-afdc families. (motion failed) see n

On Jan 30, 1980, the Senate voted 28–66 (HR 3236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–49, Republicans 21–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
28
No
66
Did not vote
7
Date
Jan 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 49 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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