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Senate roll call 772 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1980

To sustain the ruling of the chair that the cranston amendment to H.R. 7542 was in violation of section 311 of the congressional budget act. See RC 263. (motion

On Jun 27, 1980, the Senate voted 72–11 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–8, Republicans 32–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
11
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 27, 1980

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7542: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, rescinding certain budget authority, 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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