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Senate roll call 268 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1979

To pass S. 1125, increasing funds for the federal crop insurance program. (motion passed)

On Sep 10, 1979, the Senate voted 64–27 (S 1125). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–5, Republicans 17–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
64
No
27
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 10, 1979

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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