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Senate roll call 669 · 96th Congress · Jun 2, 1980

To amend S. 2352 by prohibiting the imposition of sanctions to enforce wage or price guidelines. (motion failed) see note(s) 28

On Jun 2, 1980, the Senate voted 39–42 (S 2352). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–42, Republicans 37–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
39
No
42
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 2, 1980

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 42 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2352: A bill to increase the authorization for the Council on Wage and Price Stability, to extend the duration of such Council, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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