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Senate roll call 139 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1979

To amend S. 239, the vista authorization, by making the peace corps an independent agency. (motion failed)

On Jun 20, 1979, the Senate voted 32–62 (S 239). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–52, Republicans 28–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
32
No
62
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 52 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 239: A bill to authorize appropriations for programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, to amend such Act to facilitate the improvement of programs carried out thereunder, 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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