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Senate roll call 243 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To amend leahy amendment to S. 712, AMTRAK authorization, by providing for continuation of the AMTRAK system until a route plan responsive to energy shortages i

On Aug 1, 1979, the Senate voted 35–65 (S 712). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–38, Republicans 15–26, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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

35

No

65

Did not vote

1

Date

Aug 1, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.