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Senate roll call 811 · 96th Congress · Jul 2, 1980

To agree to conference report on H.R. 7542, supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1980 and budget recission authorization. (motion passed)

On Jul 2, 1980, the Senate voted 37–19 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–5, Republicans 12–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
37
No
19
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 2, 1980

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 15 no · 14 didn’t vote

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 agree to conference report on H.R. 7542…: Senate Vote, Jul 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-811/to-agree-to-conference-report-on-h-r-7542 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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