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Senate roll call 167 · 96th Congress · Jul 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by adding $10 million to the principal funding source for review of the federal grant application required by t

On Jul 13, 1979, the Senate voted 49–42 (HR 3875). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–15, Republicans 11–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
49
No
42
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 13, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 27 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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