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Senate roll call 781 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1980

To table helms amendment to H.R. 7542 that deleted certain funds from the department of transportation supplemental appropriation for mount saint helens disaste

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 55–24 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–1, Republicans 12–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
55
No
24
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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