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Senate roll call 140 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1979

To pass S. 239, authorizing funds for programs under the domestic volunteer service act of 1973. (motion passed)

On Jun 20, 1979, the Senate voted 75–16 (S 239). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 23–14, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
75
No
16
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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