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Senate roll call 487 · 96th Congress · Dec 15, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by providing a 20% energy investment credit for certain coal-fueled boilers and related equipment. (motion failed) see note(s) 22

On Dec 15, 1979, the Senate voted 42–49 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–33, Republicans 22–16, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
49
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 15, 1979

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 16 no · 3 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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