To pass S. 640, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal 1980 for the commerce department maritime programs. (motion passed)

On May 24, 1979, the Senate voted 85–2 (S 640). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 35–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 85
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: May 24, 1979

By party

Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

S. 640: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1980 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Gordon John Humphrey R-NH
William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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