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Senate roll call 396 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by eliminating funds for the MX missile and providing $20 million for research and development in connection with TH

On Nov 9, 1979, the Senate voted 11–77 (HR 5359). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–43, Republicans 2–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
77
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 43 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5359: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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