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Senate roll call 496 · 96th Congress · Dec 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 5860, chrysler loan guarantees, by substituting a $400 million contribution from chrysler workers in lieu of a wage freeze. (motion passed)

On Dec 19, 1979, the Senate voted 54–43 (HR 5860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–9, Republicans 6–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
54
No
43
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5860: A bill to authorize loan guarantees to the Chrysler Corporation.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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