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Senate roll call 52 · 96th Congress · Apr 25, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22 by establishing a "no real growth federal budget" that limits the growth of federal spending to the inflation rate for the next three y

On Apr 25, 1979, the Senate voted 40–52. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–41, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

40

No

52

Did not vote

9

Date

Apr 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.