To table long motion to reconsider long amendment to H.R. 7542 that expressed the sense of the Senate on mortgage bonds. (motion passed) see note(s) 33

On Jun 27, 1980, the Senate voted 79–3 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 33–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 79
No: 3
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 27, 1980

By party

Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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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