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Senate roll call 846 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1980

To invoke cloture and end debate on the nomination of don alan zimmerman of maryland to be a member of the national labor relations board. (motion failed; 3/5 r

On Jul 31, 1980, the Senate voted 51–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 10–27, Independents 0–1. 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

51

No

35

Did not vote

15

Date

Jul 31, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.