To pass S. 1157, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal 1980 for the department of justice. (motion passed)

On Jun 4, 1979, the Senate voted 77–2 (S 1157). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–1, Republicans 32–1, 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: 77
No: 2
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 4, 1979

By party

Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

S. 1157: A bill to authorize appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the Department of Justice for fiscal year 1980, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC
William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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