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Senate roll call 607 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1980

To table cohen amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that reduces budget authority and outlays for water resources projects by $500 million. (motion passed) see note(s)

On May 7, 1980, the Senate voted 54–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 20–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
54
No
40
Did not vote
7
Date
May 7, 1980

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table cohen amendment to S. CON. RES. 86…: Senate Vote, May 7, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-607/to-table-cohen-amendment-to-s-con-res-86 (accessed 2026-10-14).