To agree to H. CON. RES. 204, approving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of the people's republic of china. (motion passed)

On Jan 24, 1980, the Senate voted 74–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–1, Republicans 29–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 74
No: 8
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jan 24, 1980

By party

Democrats45 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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