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Senate roll call 101 · 96th Congress · May 17, 1979

To pass S. 622, a bill authorizing U.S. Contributions to the inter-american development bank, the asian development bank, and the african development fund. (m

On May 17, 1979, the Senate voted 67–24 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–6, Republicans 21–17, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
67
No
24
Did not vote
10
Date
May 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • 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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