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Senate roll call 197 · 96th Congress · Jul 20, 1979

To amend H.R. 4389 by deleting $30,350,000 for the new basic skills improvement program. (motion failed) see note(s) 11

On Jul 20, 1979, the Senate voted 30–63 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–42, Republicans 18–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
30
No
63
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 42 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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