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Senate roll call 997 · 96th Congress · Nov 25, 1980

To amend H.R. 7591, fiscal 1981 appropriations for the department of agriculture, by reducing the food for peace program by $100 million, a reduction of $50 mil

On Nov 25, 1980, the Senate voted 21–61 (HR 7591). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–40, Republicans 14–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
21
No
61
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 25, 1980

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 40 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7591: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies programs for 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 amend H.R. 7591, fiscal 1981…: Senate Vote, Nov 25, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-997/to-amend-h-r-7591-fiscal-1981-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).