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Senate roll call 116 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To amend S. 1030, a bill granting authority to the President to create an emergency energy conservation program, by establishing a mandatory, non-coupon sticker

On Jun 5, 1979, the Senate voted 10–79 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–45, Republicans 4–34, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
10
No
79
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 45 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, 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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