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Senate roll call 954 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1980

To table baker motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5829, providing for duty-free entry of six bronze bells for the use of the foundry united methodis

On Sep 25, 1980, the Senate voted 54–38 (HR 5829). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–6, Republicans 3–35, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
54
No
38
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 25, 1980

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 35 no · 3 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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