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Senate roll call 41 · 96th Congress · Apr 9, 1979

To table the ribicoff motion to reconsider the vote by which the helms amendment to S.210 was agreed to. (see RC 37) (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 4

On Apr 9, 1979, the Senate voted 41–53 (S 210). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–42, Republicans 27–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
41
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 210: A bill to establish a Department of Education.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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