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Senate roll call 748 · 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 65

On Jun 21, 1980, the Senate voted 60–6 (S 2719). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–2, Republicans 25–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
60
No
6
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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