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Senate roll call 432 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by providing incentives to U.S. Oil producers for international exploration. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 22

On Nov 27, 1979, the Senate voted 19–79 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–46, Republicans 7–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
19
No
79
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 46 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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