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Senate roll call 866 · 96th Congress · Aug 18, 1980

To amend H.R. 39 by providing for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in alaska, including the designation of units of the national park, n

On Aug 18, 1980, the Senate voted 72–16 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–4, Republicans 27–12, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
72
No
16
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 18, 1980

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 2 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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