To pass S. 1188, revising the vocational rehabilitation program administered by the v.a. (motion passed)

On Sep 4, 1980, the Senate voted 86–0 (S 1188). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 38–0, 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: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 14
Date: Sep 4, 1980

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 3 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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