To pass S. 2727, authorizing additional funds for fiscal year 1980 and 1981 for certain programs of the department of state, the international communication age

On Jun 16, 1980, the Senate voted 69–10 (S 2727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–3, Republicans 27–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 69
No: 10
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 16, 1980

By party

Democrats43 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
John Melcher D-MT voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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