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Senate roll call 1006 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To amend weicker amendment to H.R. 7584, state-justice appropriations, by providing that none of the language in section 607 shall be interpreted to modify the

On Dec 3, 1980, the Senate voted 46–43 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–30, Republicans 25–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
46
No
43
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 3, 1980

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 30 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend weicker amendment to H.R. 7584…: Senate Vote, Dec 3, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1006/to-amend-weicker-amendment-to-h-r-7584-state (accessed 2026-10-16).

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