To table the stevens amendment to S. RES. 61, a resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate. The stevens amendment provides that the 100 hour time cap

On Feb 22, 1979, the Senate voted 51–38 (SRES 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 0–38, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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: Feb 22, 1979

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 table the stevens amendment to S. RES…: Senate Vote, Feb 22, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1/to-table-the-stevens-amendment-to-s-res-61 (accessed 2026-10-16).