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Senate roll call 557 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

On reconsideration, to amend H.R. 10. See RC 46. (motion passed) see note(s) 25

On Feb 28, 1980, the Senate voted 48–43 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–31, Republicans 27–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
48
No
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 31 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “On reconsideration, to amend H.R. 10. See RC…: Senate Vote, Feb 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-557/on-reconsideration-to-amend-h-r-10-see-rc (accessed 2026-10-17).