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Senate roll call 190 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

To amend H.R. 4387, agriculture appropriations, by increasin funds to $272 million for soil conservation service. 00200(motion failed)

On Jul 18, 1979, the Senate voted 23–68 (HR 4387). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–37, Republicans 7–32, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
23
No
68
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 37 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 32 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-190/to-amend-h-r-4387-agriculture-appropriations-by-increasin (accessed 2026-10-17).