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Senate roll call 544 · 96th Congress · Feb 6, 1980

To amend S. 1991, FTC authorization, by clarifing that the federal trade commission does not have authority to override state laws and preempt state regulations

On Feb 6, 1980, the Senate voted 45–47 (S 1991). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–36, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

47

Did not vote

9

Date

Feb 6, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.