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Senate roll call 163 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend S. 1064, a 1980 authorization bill to extend and improve rural housing programs, by reducing authorization for certain programs under title 5. (motion

On Jul 12, 1979, the Senate voted 15–77 (S 1064). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–53, Republicans 11–24, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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

15

No

77

Did not vote

9

Date

Jul 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.