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Senate roll call 102 · 96th Congress · May 21, 1979

To pass S. 241, a bill authorizing $825 million for each of the next five fiscal years through 1984 for the federal law enforcement assistance administration.

On May 21, 1979, the Senate voted 67–8 (S 241). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–3, Republicans 28–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
67
No
8
Did not vote
22
Date
May 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 241: A bill to restructure the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, to assist State and local governments in improving the quality of their justice systems, 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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