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Senate roll call 624 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To table percy amendmend to S. CON. RES. 86 that would have reduced spending, lessened tax burdens, and alleviated american dependence on foreign oil by improvi

On May 8, 1980, the Senate voted 50–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–14, Republicans 14–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
50
No
39
Did not vote
12
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 24 no · 3 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 percy amendmend to S. CON. RES. 86…: Senate Vote, May 8, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-624/to-table-percy-amendmend-to-s-con-res-86 (accessed 2026-10-17).