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Senate roll call 35 · 96th Congress · Apr 2, 1979

To pass H.R. 2283, a bill to increase funds for and extend the life of the council on wage and price stability. (motion passed)

On Apr 2, 1979, the Senate voted 62–22 (HR 2283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–1, Republicans 16–21, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
62
No
22
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 2, 1979

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2283: A bill to amend the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act to extend the authority granted by such Act to September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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