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Senate roll call 14 · 96th Congress · Mar 12, 1979

To table the modified substitute church amendment to the boren amendment to S. 245. The boren amendment allows taiwan to keep its U.S. Embassy building. The CH

On Mar 12, 1979, the Senate voted 49–36 (S 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 30–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

49

No

36

Did not vote

13

Date

Mar 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.