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Senate roll call 556 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to a substitute to H.R. 10, to establish a national commission to study the care of institutionalized persons and to recommend improvements in the oper

On Feb 28, 1980, the Senate voted 33–58 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 23–17, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
33
No
58
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10: A bill to authorize actions for redress in cases involving deprivations of rights of institutionalized persons secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute to H.R. 10, to…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-556/to-agree-to-a-substitute-to-h-r-10 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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