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Senate roll call 300 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To pass S. CON. RES. 36. (motion passed) see note(s) 16

On Sep 19, 1979, the Senate voted 62–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–13, Republicans 18–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
62
No
36
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 22 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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