To pass H. J. RES. 541, making continuing appropriations through may 31, 1980 for salaries and expenses for the federal trade commission. (motion passed)

On May 1, 1980, the Senate voted 71–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 26–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 71
No: 10
Did not vote: 18
Date: May 1, 1980

By party

Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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