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Senate roll call 409 · 96th Congress · Nov 15, 1979

To agree to a substitute for the third committee amendment to H.J. RES. 440 that limits federal funding except in certain circumstances, including instances whe

On Nov 15, 1979, the Senate voted 57–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–17, Republicans 18–19, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
57
No
36
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 15, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 agree to a substitute for the third…: Senate Vote, Nov 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-409/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-third-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).