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Senate roll call 608 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1980

To table cranston amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that increases by $600 million funds for veterans' programs. (motion passed) see note(s) 26

On May 7, 1980, the Senate voted 47–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–34, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
47
No
45
Did not vote
9
Date
May 7, 1980

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 34 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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