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Senate roll call 1012 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1980

To invoke cloture, ending debate on H.R. 5200, fair housing amendments. (motion passed; 3/5 required)

On Dec 4, 1980, the Senate voted 62–32 (HR 5200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–5, Republicans 13–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

62

No

32

Did not vote

7

Date

Dec 4, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.