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Senate roll call 418 · 96th Congress · Nov 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919, by reducing the tax on tier i oil to 60%. (motion failed) see note(s) 22

On Nov 19, 1979, the Senate voted 32–58 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–46, Republicans 23–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
32
No
58
Did not vote
9
Date
Nov 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 46 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3919: A bill to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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