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Senate roll call 590 · 96th Congress · Apr 22, 1980

To pass S. 2177, providing for an increase in the statutory limits on interest rates for mortgages under the national housing act. (motion passed)

On Apr 22, 1980, the Senate voted 89–5 (S 2177). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–1, Republicans 34–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
89
No
5
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 22, 1980

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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