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Senate roll call 727 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1980

To amend S. 2377, fiscal 1981 authorization for the activities of the department of justice, by enabling Congress to perform its oversight mandate by requiring

On Jun 18, 1980, the Senate voted 72–19 (S 2377). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–18, Republicans 39–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
72
No
19
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 18, 1980

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 2 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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