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Senate roll call 3 · 96th Congress · Feb 22, 1979

To amend S. RES. 61, by prohibiting the reduction of the post-cloture cap below 100 hours. (motion passed)

On Feb 22, 1979, the Senate voted 92–2 (SRES 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 39–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

92

No

2

Did not vote

7

Date

Feb 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.