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Senate roll call 660 · 96th Congress · May 21, 1980

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 2313, authorizing funds for fiscal 1980-1981 for programs administered by the federal trade commission. (motion passed

On May 21, 1980, the Senate voted 74–15 (HR 2313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 26–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
74
No
15
Did not vote
9
Date
May 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2313: A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-660/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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