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Senate roll call 998 · 96th Congress · Nov 25, 1980

To appeal a ruling of the chair sustaining metzenbaum point of order that mcclure amendment to H.R. 7591 was legislation on an appropriations bill and not in or

On Nov 25, 1980, the Senate voted 33–49 (HR 7591). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–14, Republicans 1–35, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
33
No
49
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 25, 1980

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 35 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 appeal a ruling of the chair sustaining…: Senate Vote, Nov 25, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-998/to-appeal-a-ruling-of-the-chair-sustaining-metzenbaum (accessed 2026-10-17).