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Senate roll call 256 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393 by striking section 614 which prohibits IRS from carrying out proposed revenue procedures regarding the tax exempt status of private schools.

On Sep 6, 1979, the Senate voted 31–54 (HR 4393). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–27, Republicans 9–27, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
31
No
54
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4393 by striking section 614…: Senate Vote, Sep 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-256/to-amend-h-r-4393-by-striking-section-614 (accessed 2026-10-17).