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Senate roll call 907 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1980

To amend S. 3058, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S. By strengthening and improving the foreign service of the U.S., by prohibiting the mandatory conversi

On Sep 10, 1980, the Senate voted 52–34 (S 3058). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–33, Republicans 35–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
52
No
34
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 10, 1980

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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