To table helms amendment to H.R. 7542 that deleted certain funds from the office of water research and technology. (motion passed) see note(s) 33

On Jun 28, 1980, the Senate voted 72–6 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–2, Republicans 30–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 72
No: 6
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 28, 1980

By party

Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Nancy Landon Kassebaum R-KS voted no
David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN 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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