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Senate roll call 975 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1980

To table pressler amendment to H.R. 7724, fiscal 1981 appropriations for the department of interior, that would restore funds for the rural fire prevention and

On Nov 14, 1980, the Senate voted 19–55 (HR 7724). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–24, Republicans 2–32, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
19
No
55
Did not vote
26
Date
Nov 14, 1980

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 32 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7724: A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

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 pressler amendment to H.R. 7724…: Senate Vote, Nov 14, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-975/to-table-pressler-amendment-to-h-r-7724-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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