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Senate roll call 67 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1979

To table an appeal on the ruling of the chair concerning the jepson amendment to S. 210. The jepson amendment, ruled not germane, required the secretary of edu

On Apr 30, 1979, the Senate voted 68–24 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–2, Republicans 19–21, Independents 0–1. 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
68
No
24
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 30, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 210: A bill to establish a Department of Education.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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