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Senate roll call 381 · 96th Congress · Nov 1, 1979

To pass H.R. 4440, department of transportation fiscal 1980 appropriations. (motion passed)

On Nov 1, 1979, the Senate voted 71–26 (HR 4440). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–9, Republicans 24–16, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
71
No
26
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 1, 1979

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4440: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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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