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Senate roll call 121 · 96th Congress · Jun 6, 1979

To agree to a substitute amendment for S. RES. 15, concerning mutual defense treaties. The byrd substitute states that it is the sense of the Senate that the s

On Jun 6, 1979, the Senate voted 59–35 (SRES 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–31, Republicans 34–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

59

No

35

Did not vote

7

Date

Jun 6, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.