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Senate roll call 170 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To amend S. 562, 1980 funding authorization for the nuclear regulatory commission, by clarifying the NRC's role during the process of closing a nuclear power PL

On Jul 16, 1979, the Senate voted 37–40 (S 562). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–25, Republicans 18–17, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
37
No
40
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 16, 1979

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 25 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 562: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, 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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