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Senate roll call 882 · 96th Congress · Aug 21, 1980

To table bumpers amendment to H.R. 1197, relative to regulations on prime farmland. (motion failed) see note(s) 37

On Aug 21, 1980, the Senate voted 34–56 (HR 1197). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–37, Republicans 20–19, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

34

No

56

Did not vote

11

Date

Aug 21, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.