To table hatfield motion to indefinetly postpone H. J. RES. 521. (motion passed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 10, 1980, the Senate voted 78–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–2, Republicans 32–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 78
No: 8
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 10, 1980

By party

Democrats45 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Patrick Joseph Leahy D-VT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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