To pass H.R. 8388, authorizing $50 million in earthquake relief assistance for southern italy. (motion passed)

On Dec 3, 1980, the Senate voted 88–0 (HR 8388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 39–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 3, 1980

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8388: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to authorize appropriations for international disaster assistance for the victims of the recent earthquake in Southern Italy.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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