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Senate roll call 904 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1980

To table danforth amendment, exempting the legislative branch from amendment no. 2302, to H.R. 7590. (motion passed) see note(s) 38

On Sep 10, 1980, the Senate voted 55–34 (HR 7590). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–13, Republicans 15–21, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
55
No
34
Did not vote
12
Date
Sep 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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