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Senate roll call 585 · 96th Congress · Apr 15, 1980

To amend S. 2445, streamling regulations for the motor carrier industry, by clarifying that the applicant for a certificate be required to produce the evidence

On Apr 15, 1980, the Senate voted 34–56 (S 2445). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–23, Republicans 6–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
34
No
56
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 15, 1980

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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