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Senate roll call 290 · 96th Congress · Sep 18, 1979

To amend muskie amendment to S. CON. RES. 36 to conform current appropriations bills with outlays in the budget resolution (see RC 291). (motion failed) see not

On Sep 18, 1979, the Senate voted 37–59. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–53, Republicans 34–7, Independents 1–0. 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

37

No

59

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 18, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.