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Senate roll call 1026 · 96th Congress · Dec 9, 1980

To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by eliminating the nonentitlement allocations to state governments. (motion (continued) failed)

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 26–56 (HR 7112). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–24, Republicans 6–32, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
26
No
56
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 9, 1980

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7112: A bill to authorize an extension and amendment of the revenue sharing program to provide general purpose fiscal assistance to local governments, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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