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Senate roll call 959 · 96th Congress · Sep 26, 1980

To reconsider pressler amendment to H.R. 7584. (see RC 449) (motion passed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 26, 1980, the Senate voted 43–39 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–35, Republicans 33–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

43

No

39

Did not vote

15

Date

Sep 26, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.