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Senate roll call 27 · 96th Congress · Mar 27, 1979

To table the armstrong amendment to H.R. 2534. The armstrong amendment provides for individual tax reductions during the years 1981-1984, contingent upon certa

On Mar 27, 1979, the Senate voted 61–33 (HR 2534). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 8–30, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
33
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2534: A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, 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 table the armstrong amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Mar 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-27/to-table-the-armstrong-amendment-to-h-r-2534 (accessed 2026-10-17).