To amend H.R. 7631, fiscal 1981 appropriations for the department of housing and urban development, by reducing funds for government advertising and public rela

On Sep 19, 1980, the Senate voted 66–0 (HR 7631). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 25–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 66
No: 0
Did not vote: 34
Date: Sep 19, 1980

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 7631: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7631, fiscal 1981…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-935/to-amend-h-r-7631-fiscal-1981-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).