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Senate roll call 738 · 96th Congress · Jun 19, 1980

To pass S. 988, providing for health scientific research programs of the department of health and human services. (continued) (motion passed)

On Jun 19, 1980, the Senate voted 82–0 (S 988). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 33–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
82
No
0
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 19, 1980

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 988: A bill entitled the Health Science Promotion Act of 1979.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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