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Senate roll call 329 · 96th Congress · Oct 3, 1979

To agree to the second part of an amendment to S. 1308 that strikes the authority of the board to make a decision in lieu of state and local agencies. (motion

On Oct 3, 1979, the Senate voted 34–60 (S 1308). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–39, Republicans 17–20, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
34
No
60
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 20 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the second part of an amendment…: Senate Vote, Oct 3, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-329/to-agree-to-the-second-part-of-an-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).