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Senate roll call 494 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

To sustain the ruling of the chair that the bumpers amendment to H.R. 3919, providing a tax credit for converting one's automobile to alcohol fuel, was not germ

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 69–26 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–19, Republicans 32–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
69
No
26
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 2 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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