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Senate roll call 776 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1980

To amend H.R. 7542 by making $1.45 billion from the energy security reserve available to the departments of energy and agriculture to develop alternative fuels

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 45–39 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–30, Republicans 26–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
45
No
39
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 9 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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