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Senate roll call 420 · 96th Congress · Nov 20, 1979

To amend S. 2009, idaho wilderness lands, by providing multiple use management on all idaho roadless areas not designated as part of the central idaho wildernes

On Nov 20, 1979, the Senate voted 21–67 (S 2009). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–51, Republicans 21–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
21
No
67
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 51 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2009: An original bill to designate certain public lands in central Idaho as the River of No Return Wilderness, to designate a segment of the Salmon River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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