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Senate roll call 559 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To pass H.R. 10. (motion passed) (continued) see note(s) 25

On Feb 28, 1980, the Senate voted 55–36 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–13, Republicans 18–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
55
No
36
Did not vote
6
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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