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Senate roll call 10 · 96th Congress · Mar 7, 1979

To amend S. 245, a bill to promote U.S. Foreign policy through the maintenance of relations with the people of taiwan, by substituting the word "taiwan" for "TH

On Mar 7, 1979, the Senate voted 33–62 (S 245). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–49, Republicans 29–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
33
No
62
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 49 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 12 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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