To amend H. J. RES. 521 by reducing appropriations relating to the storage of registration forms. (motion passed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 11, 1980, the Senate voted 66–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–5, Republicans 24–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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: 66
No: 17
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 11, 1980

By party

Democrats41 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
John Chester Culver D-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Richard Green Lugar R-IN voted no
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
Paul Spyros Sarbanes D-MD voted no
Donald Wayne Riegle Jr. D-MI voted no
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Patrick Joseph Leahy D-VT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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 reducing…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-700/to-amend-h-j-res-521-by-reducing-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).