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Senate roll call 236 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To amend S. 835, funding authorization for the appalachian regional commission, by striking title III, national growth policy process. (motion failed)

On Jul 31, 1979, the Senate voted 47–51 (S 835). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–47, Republicans 36–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

47

No

51

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 31, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.