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Senate roll call 463 · 96th Congress · Dec 7, 1979

To agree to a substitute for division i of armstrong amendment to H.R. 3919, requiring the President to give notice of his intent when making any adjustment und

On Dec 7, 1979, the Senate voted 42–40 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–6, Republicans 1–35, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
42
No
40
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 35 no · 5 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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