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Senate roll call 451 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919, by increasing the phaseout of the windfall profit tax to the level of $210 billion. See note(s) 22

On Dec 4, 1979, the Senate voted 68–26 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–6, Republicans 20–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
68
No
26
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 4, 1979

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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