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Senate roll call 186 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

To amend H.R. 4387, agriculture appropriations, by deleting $200 million in fiscal year 1980 funding for the special home ownership assistance program. (mot

On Jul 18, 1979, the Senate voted 60–36 (HR 4387). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–29, Republicans 32–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
36
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4387: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies programs 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4387, agriculture…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-186/to-amend-h-r-4387-agriculture-appropriations-by-deleting (accessed 2026-10-17).