To amend H.R. 3919 by providing a tax credit to homebuilders for the construction of residences incorporating certain solar energy utilization characteristics.

On Dec 7, 1979, the Senate voted 82–1 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 82
No: 1
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 7, 1979

By party

Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted no

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

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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