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Senate roll call 1046 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1980

To table riegle amendment to H. J. RES. 636, increasing the temporary limit on the public debt to $956 billion through 3/31/81, by authorizing the President to

On Dec 12, 1980, the Senate voted 12–65. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–39, Republicans 9–26, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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

12

No

65

Did not vote

23

Date

Dec 12, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.