To pass H.R. 7112, providing fiscal assistance (revenue sharing) to state and local governments. (motion passed)

On Dec 9, 1980, the Senate voted 80–3 (HR 7112). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–2, Republicans 36–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 80
No: 3
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 9, 1980

By party

Democrats44 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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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