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Senate roll call 390 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To table tsongas substitute to johnston amendment to S. 932. The johnston amendment extends the time for the first phase from 3 to 5 years and sets the 1 1/2 m

On Nov 7, 1979, the Senate voted 55–37 (S 932). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–16, Republicans 17–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
55
No
37
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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