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Senate roll call 839 · 96th Congress · Jul 30, 1980

To amend S. 2332, fiscal 1981 authorizations for civilian programs of the department of energy, by reducing the number (continued) of employees at the doe affec

On Jul 30, 1980, the Senate voted 66–23 (S 2332). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–16, Republicans 30–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
66
No
23
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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