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Senate roll call 132 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To amend S. 1039, the VA health resources and programs extension act of 1979, by modifying certain limitations on certain benefits relating to travel expense re

On Jun 18, 1979, the Senate voted 73–5 (S 1039). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–4, Republicans 32–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

73

No

5

Did not vote

21

Date

Jun 18, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.