To amend S. 588, the international development assistance act, by expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to indochina refugees. (motion passed)

On Jun 19, 1979, the Senate voted 98–0 (S 588). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 40–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jun 19, 1979

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

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-136/to-amend-s-588-the-international-development-assistance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).