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Senate roll call 726 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To pass H.R. 6942, foreign assistance and peace corps authorizations. (motion passed)

On Jun 17, 1980, the Senate voted 58–32 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–16, Republicans 23–15, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
58
No
32
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6942: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, and refugee assistance, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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