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Senate roll call 100 · 96th Congress · May 16, 1979

To table the cochran amendment to S. 918, the small business administration funding authorization, that reduces the interest rate applicable for homeowners unde

On May 16, 1979, the Senate voted 46–38 (S 918). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–12, Republicans 11–26, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

46

No

38

Did not vote

16

Date

May 16, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.