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Senate roll call 881 · 96th Congress · Aug 21, 1980

To table metzenbaum amendment to H.R. 1197, relative to performance standards for operation on steep slopes. (motion passed) see note(s) 37

On Aug 21, 1980, the Senate voted 59–30 (HR 1197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–23, Republicans 33–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
59
No
30
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 23 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table metzenbaum amendment to H.R. 1197…: Senate Vote, Aug 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-881/to-table-metzenbaum-amendment-to-h-r-1197-relative (accessed 2026-10-17).