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Senate roll call 481 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To amend ribicoff amendment to H.R. 3919 by reducing the amount of taxes that oil producers will have to pay. See note(s) 22

On Dec 14, 1979, the Senate voted 78–13 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 28–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
78
No
13
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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