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Senate roll call 909 · 96th Congress · Sep 15, 1980

To amend H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., by increasing the rate of annunity of any participant, who, during his service, was held hostage o

On Sep 15, 1980, the Senate voted 41–43 (HR 6790). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–41, Republicans 34–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
41
No
43
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 15, 1980

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 41 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6790: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by strengthening and improving the Foreign Service of the United States, 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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