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Senate roll call 395 · 96th Congress · Nov 8, 1979

To concur with house amendment to S. 932 with a substitute, providing $34 billion for energy production. (motion passed) see note(s) 20

On Nov 8, 1979, the Senate voted 65–19 (S 932). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–2, Republicans 20–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
65
No
19
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 8, 1979

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 18 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur with house amendment to S. 932…: Senate Vote, Nov 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-395/to-concur-with-house-amendment-to-s-932-with (accessed 2026-10-17).