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Senate roll call 488 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 relative to the production of alcohol and its potential as a substitute fuel or the blending of such with petroleum as an extender. (motion

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 74–16 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–12, Republicans 36–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
74
No
16
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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