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Senate roll call 753 · 96th Congress · Jun 24, 1980

To amend S. 1839, higher education authorization, by recapturing the interest subsidy paid on behalf of students. (motion passed)

On Jun 24, 1980, the Senate voted 56–41 (S 1839). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–24, Republicans 22–17, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
56
No
41
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 24, 1980

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 amend S. 1839, higher education…: Senate Vote, Jun 24, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-753/to-amend-s-1839-higher-education-authorization-by-recapturing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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