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Senate roll call 548 · 96th Congress · Feb 7, 1980

To pass H.R. 2313, federal trade commission authorization, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu therefor the amended language of s

On Feb 7, 1980, the Senate voted 77–13 (S 1991). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–5, Republicans 30–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
77
No
13
Did not vote
8
Date
Feb 7, 1980

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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