(continued) to agree to H. J. RES. 404. (motion passed) see note(s) 17

On Sep 27, 1979, the Senate voted 76–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 26–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 76
No: 11
Did not vote: 13
Date: Sep 27, 1979

By party

Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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