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Senate roll call 114 · 96th Congress · Jun 4, 1979

To amend S. 1157, the department of justice fiscal 1980 authorization, by striking $2 million for the civil rights division. (motion failed)

On Jun 4, 1979, the Senate voted 20–59 (S 1157). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–40, Republicans 14–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
20
No
59
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 4, 1979

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 40 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1157: A bill to authorize appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the Department of Justice for fiscal year 1980, 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 amend S. 1157, the department of justice…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-114/to-amend-s-1157-the-department-of-justice-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).