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Senate roll call 768 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1980

To table weicker point of order that committte amendment to H.R. 7542 dealing with revenue sharing is not germane. (motion failed) see note(s) 33

On Jun 27, 1980, the Senate voted 37–54 (HR 7542). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–22, Republicans 5–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
54
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 27, 1980

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 22 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7542: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, rescinding certain budget authority, 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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