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Senate roll call 11 · 96th Congress · Mar 7, 1979

To table the humphrey amendment to S. 245. The humphrey amendment establishes an official liaison office for the conducting of relations betweem the U.S. And t

On Mar 7, 1979, the Senate voted 57–38 (S 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–7, Republicans 10–31, 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

57

No

38

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 7, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.