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Senate roll call 13 · 96th Congress · Mar 8, 1979

To amend S. 245 by stating that the security interests of the U.S. Would be threatened if taiwan were to be attacked. (motion failed)

On Mar 8, 1979, the Senate voted 42–50 (S 245). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–46, Republicans 35–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

42

No

50

Did not vote

7

Date

Mar 8, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.