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Senate roll call 779 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1980

To sustain the ruling of the chair that heinz amendment to H.R. 7542, prohibiting the use of appropriated funds for counting or reporting illegal aliens for pur

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 52–31 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–3, Republicans 7–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
52
No
31
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 6 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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