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Senate roll call 128 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend S. 1143, authorization for endangered species act, by exempting the tellico dam and reservoir project. (motion failed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the Senate voted 43–52 (S 1143). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 24–17, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
43
No
52
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 17 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1143: A bill to extend the authorization for appropriations for the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1143, authorization for…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-128/to-amend-s-1143-authorization-for-endangered-species-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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