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Senate roll call 593 · 96th Congress · Apr 28, 1980

To invoke cloture and end debate on the conference report on H.R. 10. (motion failed; 3/5 required) see note(s) 25

On Apr 28, 1980, the Senate voted 44–39 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–14, Republicans 12–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
44
No
39
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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