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Senate roll call 1017 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1980

To table jepsen motion to extend by 50 hours debate under cloture on H.R. 5200, fair housing amendments. (motion passed)

On Dec 5, 1980, the Senate voted 61–29 (HR 5200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 10–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

61

No

29

Did not vote

11

Date

Dec 5, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.