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Senate roll call 336 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To agree to committee amendment to H.R. 4473, foreign aid appropriations, that retains $825,777,153 for the U.S. Share to the international bank for reconstruct

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 53–41 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–18, Republicans 18–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
53
No
41
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 18 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to committee amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Oct 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-336/to-agree-to-committee-amendment-to-h-r-4473 (accessed 2026-10-17).