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Senate roll call 18 · 96th Congress · Mar 14, 1979

To agree to a substitute amendment to H.R. 2439, a bill to rescind certain budget authority. The kennedy amendment, in the nature of a substitute to the johnso

On Mar 14, 1979, the Senate voted 42–55 (HR 2439). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–30, Republicans 16–24, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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
42
No
55
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2439: A bill to rescind certain budget authority contained in the message of the President of January 31, 1979 (H. Doc. 96-46), transmitted pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Mar 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-18/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).