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Senate roll call 777 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1980

To table johnston motion to reconsider the vote on RC 268, the helm's amendment to H.R. 7542. See RC 268. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 33

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 42–43 (HR 7542). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–34, Republicans 26–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
42
No
43
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 34 no · 10 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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