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Senate roll call 510 · 96th Congress · Jan 22, 1980

To table the tower amendment to S. RES. 331, notification of the President that Congress is assembled. The amendment is to have the two senators appointed to w

On Jan 22, 1980, the Senate voted 50–36 (SRES 331). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 2–34, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
50
No
36
Did not vote
14
Date
Jan 22, 1980

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 34 no · 5 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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