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Senate roll call 165 · 96th Congress · Jul 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by extending rehabilitation activities conducted by neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations from certain lab

On Jul 13, 1979, the Senate voted 35–57 (HR 3875). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–46, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
57
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 13, 1979

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 46 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3875: A bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, 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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