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Senate roll call 133 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To amend S. 1039, the VA health resources and program extension act, by deleting provisions in title II amending existing law with respect to travel expenses, d

On Jun 18, 1979, the Senate voted 40–52 (S 1039). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–33, Republicans 21–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

40

No

52

Did not vote

8

Date

Jun 18, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.