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Senate roll call 40 · 96th Congress · Apr 9, 1979

To pass S. 450, the supreme court jurisdiction act of 1979. (motion passed)

On Apr 9, 1979, the Senate voted 61–30 (S 450). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–19, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

61

No

30

Did not vote

10

Date

Apr 9, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.