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Senate roll call 756 · 96th Congress · Jun 24, 1980

To table tsongas amendment to S. 2470, authorizing funds for fiscal 1980-1982 to provide for the conversion of coal use by electric utilities, by establishing c

On Jun 24, 1980, the Senate voted 63–31 (S 2470). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–19, Republicans 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
63
No
31
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 24, 1980

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 12 no · 4 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 table tsongas amendment to S. 2470…: Senate Vote, Jun 24, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-756/to-table-tsongas-amendment-to-s-2470-authorizing-funds (accessed 2026-10-16).

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