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Senate roll call 876 · 96th Congress · Aug 21, 1980

To table metzenbaum appeal of ruling of the chair regarding mcgovern amendment to H.R. 1197, perserving existing regulations under the present law if it relates

On Aug 21, 1980, the Senate voted 72–22 (HR 1197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–15, Republicans 34–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
22
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 7 no
  • 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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