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Senate roll call 969 · 96th Congress · Sep 30, 1980

To adopt the conference report on S. 1946, providing railroads with more pricing rate flexibility and contract provisions. (motion passed)

On Sep 30, 1980, the Senate voted 61–8 (S 1946). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–3, Republicans 26–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
61
No
8
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1946: A bill to reform the economic regulation of railroads, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on S. 1946…: Senate Vote, Sep 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-969/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-s-1946-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).