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Senate roll call 598 · 96th Congress · May 1, 1980

To invoke cloture and end debate on H.R. 10. (motion passed; 3/5 required) see note(s) 25

On May 1, 1980, the Senate voted 60–34 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–8, Republicans 14–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
60
No
34
Did not vote
5
Date
May 1, 1980

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To invoke cloture and end debate on H.R. 10…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-598/to-invoke-cloture-and-end-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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