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Senate roll call 72 · 96th Congress · May 1, 1979

To amend S. 413, the aviation safety and noise abatement act of 1979, by requiring that noise regulations provide audible relief to human beings. (motion pass

On May 1, 1979, the Senate voted 51–38 (S 413). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–25, Republicans 24–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
51
No
38
Did not vote
12
Date
May 1, 1979

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 413, the aviation safety and…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-72/to-amend-s-413-the-aviation-safety-and-noise (accessed 2026-10-17).