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Senate roll call 148 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To agree to a substitute amendment for the jepsen amendment to H.R. 4289 (see RC 147). The chiles amendment expresses the sense of the Senate that if necessary

On Jun 26, 1979, the Senate voted 41–52 (HR 4289). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–18, Republicans 5–34, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
41
No
52
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 34 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute amendment for the…: Senate Vote, Jun 26, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-148/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-for-the-jepsen (accessed 2026-10-17).