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Senate roll call 594 · 96th Congress · Apr 29, 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 29, 1980, the Senate voted 56–34 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–11, Republicans 15–22, 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
56
No
34
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 29, 1980

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 22 no · 4 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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