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Senate roll call 576 · 96th Congress · Apr 1, 1980

To amend S. 1946, to provide railroads with more pricing rate flexibility and contract provisions, by providing that a carrier may publish a surcharge without t

On Apr 1, 1980, the Senate voted 52–44 (S 1946). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–15, Republicans 12–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
52
No
44
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 1, 1980

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 15 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1946: A bill to reform the economic regulation of railroads, 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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