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Senate roll call 176 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To amend S. 562, NRC authorization, by extending criminal penalties to any individual who knowingly violates NRC safety standards that govern construction or op

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 60–32 (S 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–6, Republicans 12–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
60
No
32
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 27 no · 2 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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