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Senate roll call 688 · 96th Congress · Jun 10, 1980

To amend the appropriations committee amendment to H. J. RES. 521 that would allow those who conscientiously object to war in any form to express that belief at

On Jun 10, 1980, the Senate voted 51–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–24, Republicans 22–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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

51

No

42

Did not vote

8

Date

Jun 10, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.