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Senate roll call 343 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To agree to committee amendment to H.R. 44773 to strike the house language relative to economic or military aid to panama. (motion passed) see note(s) 19

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 56–39 (HR 44773). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 15–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

56

No

39

Did not vote

6

Date

Oct 9, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.