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Senate roll call 911 · 96th Congress · Sep 15, 1980

To amend H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., by deleting the section of the bill dealing with grievance procedure. (motion failed)

On Sep 15, 1980, the Senate voted 36–45 (HR 6790). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–35, Republicans 26–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
36
No
45
Did not vote
20
Date
Sep 15, 1980

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 35 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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