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Senate roll call 596 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1980

To table byrd motion to reconsider preceeding vote on H.R. 10. See RC 87. (motion failed) see note(s) 25

On Apr 30, 1980, the Senate voted 37–54 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–44, Republicans 26–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
37
No
54
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 44 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 10 no · 5 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 table byrd motion to reconsider…: Senate Vote, Apr 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-596/to-table-byrd-motion-to-reconsider-preceeding-vote-on (accessed 2026-10-16).

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