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Senate roll call 864 · 96th Congress · Aug 18, 1980

To amend H.R. 39 by providing interim protection of unpatented mining claims, clarifying the system of disposing of hardrock minerals in certain areas, and maki

On Aug 18, 1980, the Senate voted 14–75 (HR 39). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–44, Republicans 8–30, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
75
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 18, 1980

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 44 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 39: A bill to provide for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in the State of Alaska, including the designation of units of the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 39 by providing interim…: Senate Vote, Aug 18, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-864/to-amend-h-r-39-by-providing-interim-protection (accessed 2026-10-17).