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Senate roll call 737 · 96th Congress · Jun 19, 1980

To pass S. 2377, authorizing funds for fiscal 1981 for the department of justice. (motion passed)

On Jun 19, 1980, the Senate voted 86–3 (S 2377). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 35–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
86
No
3
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 19, 1980

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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