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Senate roll call 69 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1979

To table an appeal on the ruling of the chair concerning the hayakawa amendment to S. 210 relative to enforcement of affirmative action program guidelines. The

On Apr 30, 1979, the Senate voted 59–32 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–6, Republicans 14–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
59
No
32
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 30, 1979

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 25 no · 2 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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