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Senate roll call 1019 · 96th Congress · Dec 9, 1980

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

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 54–43 (HR 5200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–12, Republicans 10–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

54

No

43

Did not vote

2

Date

Dec 9, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.