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Senate roll call 200 · 96th Congress · Jul 20, 1979

To agree that the church amendment to H.R. 4389, adding nonhazardous small businesses to the family farm exemption law from osha, is germane. (motion passed)

On Jul 20, 1979, the Senate voted 54–38 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–29, Republicans 30–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
54
No
38
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 29 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 9 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree that the church amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-200/to-agree-that-the-church-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).