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Senate roll call 587 · 96th Congress · Apr 21, 1980

To invoke cloture on the lubbers nomination for general counsel of the national labor relations board. (motion failed; 3/5 required)

On Apr 21, 1980, the Senate voted 46–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–10, Republicans 8–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

46

No

40

Did not vote

14

Date

Apr 21, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.