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Senate roll call 634 · 96th Congress · May 12, 1980

To table metzembaum amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that would restrict the effec section 17, dealing with oil import fees. (motion failed) see note(s) 26

On May 12, 1980, the Senate voted 21–72. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–37, Republicans 6–34, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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

21

No

72

Did not vote

8

Date

May 12, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.