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Senate roll call 244 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To agree to substitute for S. 712, AMTRAK authorization, the language of the AMTRAK improvement act of 1979.

On Aug 1, 1979, the Senate voted 89–11 (S 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–3, Republicans 33–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

89

No

11

Did not vote

1

Date

Aug 1, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.