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Senate roll call 370 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 3434, social service and child welfare, by striking provisions to provide for adoption assistance programs. (motion failed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the Senate voted 13–77 (HR 3434). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–51, Republicans 12–27, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
13
No
77
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 51 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3434: A bill to amend the Social Security Act to make needed improvements in the child welfare and social services programs, to strengthen and improve the program of Federal support for foster care of needy and dependent children, to establish a program of Federal support to encourage adoptions of children with special needs, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3434, social service and child…: Senate Vote, Oct 25…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-370/to-amend-h-r-3434-social-service-and-child (accessed 2026-10-17).