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Senate roll call 553 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To amend H.R. 10 by deleting jails, prisons, or other correctional facilities from the coverage of the bill. (continued) (motion failed) see note(s) 25

On Feb 28, 1980, the Senate voted 34–56 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–40, Republicans 22–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
56
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 40 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10: A bill to authorize actions for redress in cases involving deprivations of rights of institutionalized persons secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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