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Senate roll call 775 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1980

To table bumpers amendment to H.R. 7542 that restored $65 million to the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals and reduces funds for consultant

On Jun 27, 1980, the Senate voted 56–23 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–21, Republicans 31–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
56
No
23
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 27, 1980

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 3 no · 7 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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