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Senate roll call 744 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1980

To reconsider vote on RC 235. (motion passed) see note(s) 32

On Jun 20, 1980, the Senate voted 38–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–35, Republicans 30–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
38
No
36
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 20, 1980

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 35 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 reconsider vote on RC 235. (motion…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-744/to-reconsider-vote-on-rc-235-motion-passed-see (accessed 2026-10-17).