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Senate roll call 891 · 96th Congress · Aug 26, 1980

To amend S. 2718, authorizing funds for fiscal years 1981-85 for the economic development administration and the small business administration, by limiting fund

On Aug 26, 1980, the Senate voted 80–2 (S 2718). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–1, Republicans 33–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
80
No
2
Did not vote
18
Date
Aug 26, 1980

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 7 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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