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Senate roll call 1038 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1980

To table armstrong amendment to H. J. RES. 637 that adds a new section to (1) reduce by 4.7% each supplemental appropriation provided by the resolution; (2) in

On Dec 11, 1980, the Senate voted 45–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–17, Republicans 13–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
45
No
42
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 11, 1980

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table armstrong amendment to H. J. RES…: Senate Vote, Dec 11, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1038/to-table-armstrong-amendment-to-h-j-res-637 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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