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Senate roll call 51 · 96th Congress · Apr 25, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22 by cutting 11.6 billion in budget authority and $8.4 billion in outlays from the recommendations of the Senate budget committee for fy

On Apr 25, 1979, the Senate voted 38–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–44, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

38

No

55

Did not vote

8

Date

Apr 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.