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Senate roll call 342 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To agree to committee amendment to H.R. 4473 that retains the house language relative to assistance to cuba. See note(s) 19

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 20–76 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–46, Republicans 11–29, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
76
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 46 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 29 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. 4473…: Senate Vote, Oct 9…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-342/to-agree-to-committee-amendment-to-h-r-4473 (accessed 2026-10-17).