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Senate roll call 885 · 96th Congress · Aug 22, 1980

To amend H.R. 1197, by protecting prime farmlands. (motion passed) see note(s) 37

On Aug 22, 1980, the Senate voted 84–1 (HR 1197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 37–2, 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
84
No
1
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 22, 1980

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 2 no · 2 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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