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Senate roll call 144 · 96th Congress · Jun 25, 1979

To table the riegle amendment to H.R. 4289 that would have converted the fourth iranian spruance-class hull to an aegis ship. (motion passed) see note(s) 10

On Jun 25, 1979, the Senate voted 71–19 (HR 4289). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–16, Republicans 34–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
71
No
19
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 4 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 table the riegle amendment to H.R. 4289…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-144/to-table-the-riegle-amendment-to-h-r-4289 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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