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Senate roll call 986 · 96th Congress · Nov 20, 1980

To agree to the conference report on H. CON. RES. 448, congressional budget resolution. (motion passed)

On Nov 20, 1980, the Senate voted 50–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–17, Republicans 14–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
50
No
38
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 20, 1980

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 7 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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