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Senate roll call 108 · 96th Congress · May 23, 1979

To agree to S. RES. 163, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate, urging the President to work towards convening an international wheat exporters confer

On May 23, 1979, the Senate voted 80–15 (SRES 163). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–2, Republicans 27–12, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
80
No
15
Did not vote
5
Date
May 23, 1979

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to S. RES. 163, a resolution…: Senate Vote, May 23, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-108/to-agree-to-s-res-163-a-resolution-expressing (accessed 2026-10-17).