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Senate roll call 265 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1979

To amend S. 1125, crop insurance, by restricting the application of the federal premium subsidy range provided for in the bill to the first 50% of a farmer's av

On Sep 10, 1979, the Senate voted 43–47 (S 1125). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–42, Republicans 31–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
43
No
47
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 10, 1979

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 42 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1125: A bill to improve and expand the Federal crop insurance program, 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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