To table humphrey amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that would reduce budget authority and outlays for the legal services corporation. (motion passed) see note(s) 26

On May 8, 1980, the Senate voted 71–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–4, Republicans 25–14, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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: 19
Did not vote: 11
Date: May 8, 1980

By party

Democrats46 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Robert Burren Morgan D-NC voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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