To pass H.R. 7301. (motion passed) see note(s) 39

On Sep 16, 1980, the Senate voted 89–3 (HR 7301). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 37–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 89
No: 3
Did not vote: 8
Date: Sep 16, 1980

By party

Democrats52 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Efthemios Tsongas D-MA voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 7301: A bill to authorize certain construction at military installations for fiscal year 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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