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Senate roll call 482 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by providing a graduated tax on certain oil. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Dec 14, 1979, the Senate voted 52–38 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–9, Republicans 11–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
52
No
38
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 28 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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