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Senate roll call 721 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To recommit the conference report on S. 2698, fiscal 1981-1982 small business administration authorization. (motion failed)

On Jun 17, 1980, the Senate voted 34–59 (S 2698). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–46, Republicans 27–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
34
No
59
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 46 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2698: An original bill to provide authorizations for the Small Business Administration, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit the conference report on S…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-721/to-recommit-the-conference-report-on-s-2698-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-16).

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