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Senate roll call 389 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To amend S. 932, production of synthetic fuels, by substituting title i of the banking committee substitute as an amendment to title i of the energy committee s

On Nov 7, 1979, the Senate voted 37–57 (S 932). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–43, Republicans 24–16, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
57
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 932: A bill to extend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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