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Senate roll call 131 · 96th Congress · Jun 14, 1979

To amend S. 892, the rural development authorization bill, by increasing to $500,000,000 for production of ethanol for gasohol. (motion passed)

On Jun 14, 1979, the Senate voted 82–10 (S 892). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–5, Republicans 34–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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

82

No

10

Did not vote

8

Date

Jun 14, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.