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Senate roll call 162 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To refer S. 1319, the fiscal 1980 military construction authorization to the committee on labor and human resources with instructions to report the bill back by

On Jul 12, 1979, the Senate voted 35–63 (S 1319). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–52, Republicans 29–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
35
No
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1319: A bill to authorize certain construction at military installations, 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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