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Senate roll call 277 · 96th Congress · Sep 13, 1979

To amend S. 14 by deleting the lump-sum and accelerated payout provisions in section 6. (motion passed) see note(s) 15

On Sep 13, 1979, the Senate voted 47–46 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–16, Republicans 9–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
47
No
46
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 13, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 31 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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