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Senate roll call 816 · 96th Congress · Jul 23, 1980

To table biden motion to reconsider the vote by which the Senate agreed to waive provisions of title III of the congressional budget act requiring germaneness o

On Jul 23, 1980, the Senate voted 55–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–35, Republicans 35–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
55
No
42
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 23, 1980

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 6 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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