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Senate roll call 819 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1980

To pass S. 1177, mental health systems. (motion passed)

On Jul 24, 1980, the Senate voted 93–3 (S 1177). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 40–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
93
No
3
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 24, 1980

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1177: A bill to improve the provision of mental health services and otherwise promote mental health throughout the United States; 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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