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Senate roll call 133 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To amend S. 1039, the VA health resources and program extension act, by deleting provisions in title II amending existing law with respect to travel expenses, d

On Jun 18, 1979, the Senate voted 40–52 (S 1039). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–33, Republicans 21–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
40
No
52
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 18 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 amend S. 1039, the VA health resources…: Senate Vote, Jun 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-133/to-amend-s-1039-the-va-health-resources-and (accessed 2026-10-17).