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Senate roll call 1020 · 96th Congress · Dec 9, 1980

To invoke cloture, ending debate on the nomination of stephen g. Breyer to be U.S. Circuit judge for the first circuit court of appeals. (motion passed; 3/5 req

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 68–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–3, Republicans 16–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

68

No

28

Did not vote

5

Date

Dec 9, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.