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Senate roll call 657 · 96th Congress · May 19, 1980

To table helms amendment to commit with instructions H.R. 6081, fiscal 1980 authorization for economic support for central america. (motion passed)

On May 19, 1980, the Senate voted 41–38 (HR 6081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–17, Republicans 10–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
41
No
38
Did not vote
21
Date
May 19, 1980

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6081: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance in support of peaceful and democratic processes of development in Central America.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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