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Senate roll call 746 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1980

To agree to a substitute for leahy amendment to S. 2719 that removes the new middle income housing subsidy program and restores funds to the present housing ass

On Jun 20, 1980, the Senate voted 47–23 (S 2719). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–22, Republicans 31–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
47
No
23
Did not vote
28
Date
Jun 20, 1980

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 22 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2719: An original bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation and related programs, 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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