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Senate roll call 118 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 1030 that eliminates (continued) non-essential foodstuffs from the list of commodities receiving exemption. (motion pa

On Jun 5, 1979, the Senate voted 75–14 (S 1030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–11, Republicans 33–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
75
No
14
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, 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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