To pass H.R. 4289, making supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1979. (motion passed)

On Jun 26, 1979, the Senate voted 86–8 (HR 4289). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 34–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 86
No: 8
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jun 26, 1979

By party

Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

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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