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Senate roll call 422 · 96th Congress · Nov 20, 1979

To pass S. 2009, designating certain roadless lands in central idaho as componets of the national wilderness preservation system. (motion passed)

On Nov 20, 1979, the Senate voted 69–18 (S 2009). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 19–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
69
No
18
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2009, designating certain…: Senate Vote, Nov 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-422/to-pass-s-2009-designating-certain-roadless-lands-in (accessed 2026-10-17).