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Senate roll call 141 · 96th Congress · Jun 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 4289, a fiscal 1979 supplemental appropriations bill, by eliminating certain funds for the virgin islands. (motion failed)

On Jun 25, 1979, the Senate voted 35–43 (HR 4289). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–12, Republicans 4–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
35
No
43
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4289: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4289, a fiscal 1979…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-141/to-amend-h-r-4289-a-fiscal-1979-supplemental (accessed 2026-10-17).

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