To pass S. 2718, authorizing funds for fiscal 1981-1985 for the economic development administration and small business administration. (motion passed)

On Sep 3, 1980, the Senate voted 77–0 (S 2718). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 34–0, 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: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 3, 1980

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 7 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2718, authorizing funds for…: Senate Vote, Sep 3, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-894/to-pass-s-2718-authorizing-funds-for-fiscal-1981 (accessed 2026-10-17).