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Senate roll call 923 · 96th Congress · Sep 17, 1980

To table zorinsky substitute to helms amendment to treaty: establishing maritime boundries with the republic of china, ex. H (96th Congress, 1st session), that

On Sep 17, 1980, the Senate voted 35–58. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–50, Republicans 29–8, Independents 1–0. 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
35
No
58
Did not vote
8
Date
Sep 17, 1980

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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