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Senate roll call 973 · 96th Congress · Nov 13, 1980

To amend weicker amendment to H.R. 7584, state-justice appropriations, by prohibiting the department of justice from promoting forced busing as a remedy to scho

On Nov 13, 1980, the Senate voted 42–38 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–26, Republicans 21–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

42

No

38

Did not vote

20

Date

Nov 13, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.