To proceed to the consideration of a conference report on S. 1946, providing railroads with more pricing rate flexibility and contract provisions. (motion passe

On Sep 30, 1980, the Senate voted 66–2 (S 1946). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–2, Republicans 30–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 66
No: 2
Did not vote: 32
Date: Sep 30, 1980

By party

Democrats37 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Melcher D-MT voted no
Max Sieben Baucus D-MT voted no

The bill

S. 1946: A bill to reform the economic regulation of railroads, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

John Melcher D-MT
Max Sieben Baucus D-MT

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of a…: Senate Vote, Sep 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-968/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-a-conference-report (accessed 2026-10-17).