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Senate roll call 271 · 96th Congress · Sep 11, 1979

To agree to a substitute to S. 1403, mining regulations, that gives the states primary authority until the states have a surface mining plan that can be submitt

On Sep 11, 1979, the Senate voted 29–66 (S 1403). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–29, Republicans 4–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
66
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 11, 1979

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 agree to a substitute to S. 1403, mining…: Senate Vote, Sep 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-271/to-agree-to-a-substitute-to-s-1403-mining (accessed 2026-10-17).