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Senate roll call 770 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1980

To table pressler amendment to H.R. 7542 that would protect the interests of south dakota with respect to the garrison unit, north dakota. (motion passed) see n

On Jun 27, 1980, the Senate voted 62–26 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–10, Republicans 20–16, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
62
No
26
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 27, 1980

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 16 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table pressler amendment to H.R. 7542…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-770/to-table-pressler-amendment-to-h-r-7542-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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