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Senate roll call 237 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To amend S. 385, funding authorization for the appalachian regional commission, by assuring that the alaska regional commission has no land use planning authori

On Jul 31, 1979, the Senate voted 77–21 (S 385). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–21, Republicans 41–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1979

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 0 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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