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Senate roll call 193 · 96th Congress · Jul 19, 1979

To amend the magnuson amendment on arbitration to H.R. 4389 by striking the words "or where medically necessary." (motion failed) see note(s) 11

On Jul 19, 1979, the Senate voted 46–53 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–35, Republicans 23–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
53
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 35 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 18 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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