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Senate roll call 981 · 96th Congress · Nov 18, 1980

To table roth amendment to H. CON. RES. 448, revising the congressional budget for the federal government for fiscal years 1981-1983, that would have adjusted t

On Nov 18, 1980, the Senate voted 40–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–17, Republicans 2–38, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
40
No
55
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 18, 1980

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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