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Senate roll call 303 · 96th Congress · Sep 21, 1979

To recommit the nomination of sam brown, JR., director of action,to be a member of the board of directors of the national consumer cooperative bank to the comme

On Sep 21, 1979, the Senate voted 25–60. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–46, Republicans 20–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
25
No
60
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 46 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit the nomination of sam brown…: Senate Vote, Sep 21, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-303/to-recommit-the-nomination-of-sam-brown-jr-director (accessed 2026-10-17).