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Senate roll call 105 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1979

To amend H.R. 3173 by increasing the authorization for the international narcotics control program by $16.6 million for columbian interdiction programs. (moti

On May 22, 1979, the Senate voted 65–29 (HR 3173). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–21, Republicans 32–7, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
65
No
29
Did not vote
7
Date
May 22, 1979

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3173: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize international security assistance programs for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, 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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