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Senate roll call 1041 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1980

To appeal the ruling of the chair sustaining a mcgovern point of order against a committee amendment referring to legislation to an appropriations bill. (motion

On Dec 11, 1980, the Senate voted 25–57. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–22, Republicans 0–34, 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
25
No
57
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 11, 1980

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 34 no · 7 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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