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Senate roll call 15 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To table the dole amendment to S.245, providing for the appointment by the President, with Senate consent, of a director to head the american institute in taiwa

On Mar 13, 1979, the Senate voted 54–38 (S 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–5, Republicans 7–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

54

No

38

Did not vote

8

Date

Mar 13, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.