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Senate roll call 179 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To amend H.R. 4388, 1980 authorizations for energy and water resource development projects, by eliminating funds relating to the dickey-lincoln hydroelectric PR

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 46–51 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–47, Republicans 36–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
46
No
51
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 5 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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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