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Senate roll call 686 · 96th Congress · Jun 10, 1980

To sustain the ruling of the chair that the committee amendment to H. J. RES. 521 was not germane. See RC 180. (motion failed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 10, 1980, the Senate voted 43–49. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–22, Republicans 14–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
43
No
49
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 26 no · 1 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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