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Senate roll call 17 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To pass S. 245, the taiwan enabling act. (motion passed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the Senate voted 90–6 (S 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–1, Republicans 35–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

90

No

6

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 13, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.