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Senate roll call 230 · 96th Congress · Jul 27, 1979

To pass H.R. 4580, district of columbia fiscal 1980 appropriations. (motion passed)

On Jul 27, 1979, the Senate voted 77–12 (HR 4580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–2, Republicans 27–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
77
No
12
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4580: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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 pass H.R. 4580, district of columbia…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-230/to-pass-h-r-4580-district-of-columbia-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).