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Senate roll call 595 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 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 30, 1980, the Senate voted 53–35 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–12, Republicans 14–22, 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
53
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 5 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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