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Senate roll call 987 · 96th Congress · Nov 21, 1980

To amend H.R. 8105, fiscal 1981 department of defense appropriations, by providing funds for the reactivation of the U.S.s. New jersey. (motion failed)

On Nov 21, 1980, the Senate voted 36–39 (HR 8105). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–28, Republicans 20–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
36
No
39
Did not vote
26
Date
Nov 21, 1980

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 28 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8105: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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