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Senate roll call 588 · 96th Congress · Apr 22, 1980

To invoke cloture on the lubbers nomination for general counsel of the national labor relations board. (motion passed; 3/5 required)

On Apr 22, 1980, the Senate voted 62–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–5, Republicans 10–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

62

No

34

Did not vote

5

Date

Apr 22, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.