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Senate roll call 161 · 96th Congress · Jul 10, 1979

To pass S. J. RES. 26, providing for the direct popular election of the President and vice President of the United States. (motion failed;2/3 required)

On Jul 10, 1979, the Senate voted 51–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–19, Republicans 13–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

51

No

48

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 10, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.