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Senate roll call 959 · 96th Congress · Sep 26, 1980

To reconsider pressler amendment to H.R. 7584. (see RC 449) (motion passed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 26, 1980, the Senate voted 43–39 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–35, Republicans 33–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
43
No
39
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 26, 1980

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 35 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 reconsider pressler amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Sep 26, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-959/to-reconsider-pressler-amendment-to-h-r-7584-see (accessed 2026-10-17).