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Senate roll call 956 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1980

To table committee amendment to H.R.7584, adding $16,973,000 for expenses of membership in international organizations. (motion failed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 25, 1980, the Senate voted 32–51 (HR 7584). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–41, Republicans 27–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
32
No
51
Did not vote
18
Date
Sep 25, 1980

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 41 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table committee amendment to H.R.7584…: Senate Vote, Sep 25, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-956/to-table-committee-amendment-to-h-r-7584-adding (accessed 2026-10-15).

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