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Senate roll call 899 · 96th Congress · Sep 4, 1980

To pass H.R.2977, authorizing funds through fiscal 1983 to establish a program to increase participation by state and local governments to prevent domestic viol

On Sep 4, 1980, the Senate voted 46–41 (HR 2977). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–13, Republicans 11–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

46

No

41

Did not vote

11

Date

Sep 4, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.