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Senate roll call 824 · 96th Congress · Jul 28, 1980

To instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Jul 28, 1980, the Senate voted 86–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 34–2, Independents 1–0. 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
86
No
2
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 28, 1980

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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