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Senate roll call 642 · 96th Congress · May 12, 1980

To agree to H. CON. RES. 307 after striking all after the (continued) resolving clause and substituting in lieu thereof the text of S. CON. RES. 86 as amended.

On May 12, 1980, the Senate voted 68–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–5, Republicans 19–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
68
No
28
Did not vote
5
Date
May 12, 1980

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 22 no
  • 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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