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Senate roll call 30 · 96th Congress · Mar 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 1147, a bill to temporarily extend the authority of the secretary of the treasury to waive the imposition of countervailing duties. (motion passed

On Mar 28, 1979, the Senate voted 82–15 (HR 1147). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–7, Republicans 31–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
82
No
15
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 28, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1147: A bill to extend temporarily the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to waive the imposition of countervailing duties.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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