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Senate roll call 999 · 96th Congress · Nov 25, 1980

To amend H.R. 7591, agriculture appropriations, by providing that, in addition to funds provided in the animal and plant health inspection service, the sum of $

On Nov 25, 1980, the Senate voted 53–29 (HR 7591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–28, Republicans 35–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
53
No
29
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 25, 1980

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 28 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 2 no · 4 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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