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Senate roll call 79 · 96th Congress · May 3, 1979

To amend the heinz amendment to S. 429 (see RC 77). The warner amendment permits the slep program to be conducted not on the basis of least cost if the preside

On May 3, 1979, the Senate voted 41–50 (S 429). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–39, Republicans 26–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
50
Did not vote
8
Date
May 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 429: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979, in addition to amounts previously authorized for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and other weapons, and for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

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 the heinz amendment to S. 429 (see…: Senate Vote, May 3, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-79/to-amend-the-heinz-amendment-to-s-429-see (accessed 2026-10-17).