To table the gravel appeal of the ruling of the chair relative to a quorum call. (motion passed)

On Aug 5, 1980, the Senate voted 91–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 91
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Aug 5, 1980

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the gravel appeal of the ruling of…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-858/to-table-the-gravel-appeal-of-the-ruling-of (accessed 2026-10-17).