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Senate roll call 248 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To amend S. 566, providing targeted fiscal assistance to state and local governments, by striking fiscal 1979 authorizations for the "standby" antirecession fis

On Aug 2, 1979, the Senate voted 51–34 (S 566). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–26, Republicans 30–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

51

No

34

Did not vote

15

Date

Aug 2, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.