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Senate roll call 783 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1980

To table helms amendment to H.R. 7542 that deleted assistance to nicaragua. (motion passed) see note(s) 33

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 44–33 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–11, Republicans 13–21, Independents 0–1. 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
44
No
33
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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