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Senate roll call 612 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1980

(continued) to table nelson amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that would redistribute $2.4 billion from functions 050 (national defense) to 900 to critical domestic

On May 7, 1980, the Senate voted 64–30. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–25, Republicans 34–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

64

No

30

Did not vote

7

Date

May 7, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.