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Senate roll call 848 · 96th Congress · Aug 4, 1980

To invoke cloture and end debate on the zimmerman nomination to the NLRB. (motion failed; 3/5 required)

On Aug 4, 1980, the Senate voted 45–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–7, Republicans 10–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

31

Did not vote

24

Date

Aug 4, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.