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Senate roll call 490 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

To invoke cloture on H.R. 3919. (motion passed;3/5 required) see note(s) 22

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 84–14 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–2, Republicans 28–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
84
No
14
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 2 no · 2 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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