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Senate roll call 901 · 96th Congress · Sep 9, 1980

To table cohen amendment to H.R. 7590, fiscal 1981 appropriations for energy and water development, that eliminates funds relating to the dickey-lincoln hydroel

On Sep 9, 1980, the Senate voted 46–37 (HR 7590). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–8, Republicans 5–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
37
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 9, 1980

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7590: A bill making appropriations for Energy and Water Development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table cohen amendment to H.R. 7590…: Senate Vote, Sep 9, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-901/to-table-cohen-amendment-to-h-r-7590-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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