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Senate roll call 160 · 96th Congress · Jul 9, 1979

To agree to S. RES. 140, a resolution disapproving the President's reorganization plan no. 2, establishing within the executive branch the U.S. International de

On Jul 9, 1979, the Senate voted 45–51 (SRES 140). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–42, Republicans 29–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

45

No

51

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 9, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.