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Senate roll call 12 · 96th Congress · Mar 8, 1979

To table the percy amendment to S. 245. The percy amendment states that the security interests of the U.S. Would be threatened if taiwan were to be attacked. (

On Mar 8, 1979, the Senate voted 45–49 (S 245). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–10, Republicans 1–39, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

45

No

49

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 8, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.