To extend the time for consideration of H. J. RES. 521. (motion failed; 3/5 required) see note(s) 29

On Jun 11, 1980, the Senate voted 8–80. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–47, Republicans 7–32, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 8
No: 80
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 11, 1980

By party

Democrats1 yes · 47 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted yes
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted yes
Donald Wayne Riegle Jr. D-MI voted yes
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted yes

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 extend the time for consideration of H…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-706/to-extend-the-time-for-consideration-of-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).