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Senate roll call 16 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To table the modified humphrey amendment to S.245. The humphrey amendment makes the effective date of the treaty contingent upon the President's securing writt

On Mar 13, 1979, the Senate voted 74–21 (S 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 22–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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

74

No

21

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 13, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.