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Senate roll call 109 · 96th Congress · May 23, 1979

To table the eagleton amendment to S. 292, dealing with supplemental food programs. (see RC 110) (motion failed)

On May 23, 1979, the Senate voted 31–62 (S 292). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–27, Republicans 4–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

31

No

62

Did not vote

8

Date

May 23, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.