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Senate roll call 747 · 96th Congress · Jun 21, 1980

To amend armstrong amendment to S. 2719 by establishing that persons would be eligible for subsidy under the section 8 housing program if they fell below the 50

On Jun 21, 1980, the Senate voted 30–34 (S 2719). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–6, Republicans 1–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
30
No
34
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 29 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2719: An original bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation and related programs, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend armstrong amendment to S. 2719 by…: Senate Vote, Jun 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-747/to-amend-armstrong-amendment-to-s-2719-by-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).