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Senate roll call 646 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1980

To table bellmon amendment to H. J. RES. 545 that expresses the sense of the Congress that no further supplemental aappropriations will be provided for the food

On May 14, 1980, the Senate voted 26–61. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–24, Republicans 3–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
26
No
61
Did not vote
14
Date
May 14, 1980

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 36 no · 2 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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