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Senate roll call 371 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 3434, social service and child welfare, by establishing a $2.9 billion ceiling for social services grants to the states. (motion failed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the Senate voted 37–50 (HR 3434). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–39, Republicans 23–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
37
No
50
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 39 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 13 no · 5 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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