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Senate roll call 631 · 96th Congress · May 12, 1980

To table heflin amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that would decrease the recommended levels of budget authority and outlays for international affairs for fiscal 119

On May 12, 1980, the Senate voted 33–60. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–31, Republicans 12–28, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
33
No
60
Did not vote
8
Date
May 12, 1980

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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