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Senate roll call 453 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1979

To table leahy amendment to H.R. 3919, that except in the case of heavy oil, provides that percentage depletion with respect to a property shall be determined w

On Dec 5, 1979, the Senate voted 57–37 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–29, Republicans 31–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
57
No
37
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 7 no · 3 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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