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Senate roll call 689 · 96th Congress · Jun 10, 1980

To sustain the ruling of the chair that kassebaum amendment to H. J. RES 521 is not germane. See RC 182. (motion failed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 10, 1980, the Senate voted 37–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–18, Republicans 3–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
37
No
55
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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