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Senate roll call 255 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To table humphrey amendment to H.R. 4393 that reserves $500,000 of the federal election commission budget to facilitate a thorough investigation of allegations

On Sep 5, 1979, the Senate voted 61–29 (HR 4393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 7–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
61
No
29
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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