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Senate roll call 740 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1980

To table jepsen amendment to S. 2080, setting limits on leasing of public buildings by the general services administration, that exempted from the provisions of

On Jun 20, 1980, the Senate voted 48–34 (S 2080). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–8, Republicans 10–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
48
No
34
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 20, 1980

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 25 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table jepsen amendment to S. 2080…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-740/to-table-jepsen-amendment-to-s-2080-setting-limits (accessed 2026-10-14).

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