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Senate roll call 138 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1979

To pass S. 436, increasing the amount of debt which may be incurred by the tennessee valley authority in the financing of its power operations over the next fiv

On Jun 20, 1979, the Senate voted 33–58 (S 436). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–24, Republicans 4–34, 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
33
No
58
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 436: A bill to amend section 15 (d) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the amount of debt which may be incurred by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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