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Senate roll call 690 · 96th Congress · Jun 10, 1980

To amend H. J. RES. 521 by requiring registration of women under the military selective service act. (motion failed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 10, 1980, the Senate voted 40–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–27, Republicans 17–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 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
40
No
51
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 521 by requiring…: Senate Vote, Jun 10, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-690/to-amend-h-j-res-521-by-requiring-registration (accessed 2026-10-17).