To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by ensuring that funds spent do not eliminate other basing modes for MX missiles. (motion passed)

On Nov 9, 1979, the Senate voted 89–0 (HR 5359). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 38–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Nov 9, 1979

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations…: Senate Vote, Nov 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-397/to-amend-h-r-5359-defense-appropriations-by-ensuring (accessed 2026-10-17).