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Senate roll call 639 · 96th Congress · May 12, 1980

To table pryor amendment to glenn amendment to S. CON. RES. 86 that would increase function 370 (federal subsidies for postal services) by $.3 billion in budget

On May 12, 1980, the Senate voted 40–56. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–32, Republicans 18–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 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

40

No

56

Did not vote

5

Date

May 12, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.