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Senate roll call 56 · 96th Congress · Apr 25, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22 by providing for a $1.1 billion reduction in the allowance function of the budget to accommodate funding for federal overtime pay, fede

On Apr 25, 1979, the Senate voted 41–44. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–39, Republicans 30–5, Independents 1–0. 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

41

No

44

Did not vote

16

Date

Apr 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.