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Senate roll call 978 · 96th Congress · Nov 17, 1980

To pass H.R. 8061, fiscal 1981 appropriations for the government of the district of columbia. (motion passed)

On Nov 17, 1980, the Senate voted 70–17 (HR 8061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–7, Republicans 25–9, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
70
No
17
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 17, 1980

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8061: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, 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 pass H.R. 8061, fiscal 1981…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-978/to-pass-h-r-8061-fiscal-1981-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).