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Senate roll call 142 · 96th Congress · Jun 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 4289 by reducing by $13 million the limitation on obligations for new loans and guarantees under the economic developing revolving fund. (motio

On Jun 25, 1979, the Senate voted 29–59 (HR 4289). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–45, Republicans 23–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
29
No
59
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 45 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4289: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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