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Senate roll call 135 · 96th Congress · Jun 19, 1979

To amend S. 588, the international development assistance act of 1979, by eliminating the institute for technological cooperation. (motion passed)

On Jun 19, 1979, the Senate voted 58–42 (S 588). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–30, Republicans 29–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
58
No
42
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 12 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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. 588, the international…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-135/to-amend-s-588-the-international-development-assistance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).